The Red Dragon Inn refers to the red dragon of the Welsh flag as the owners are of Welsh decent.
Situated approximately 15km north of Pretoria, 10km north of the University of Pretoria"s Veterinary Faculty, close to Rosslyn, the University of Limpopo"s Medunsa campus and the Hartebeespoortdam with easy access to the N4 freeway to Rustenburg makes travelling to anywhere in Gauteng a breeze.
This safe rural tranquil guesthouse nestled in a lush tree rich area bordering the Apies River north of the Bon Accord dam, the site are frequented by vervet monkeys, tree squirrels, bush babies and more than 100 birds species that have been identified.
The cry of the African Fish Eagle often heard as well as the call of the Black Backed Jackal at night. This is the closest you will be to town without being in town.
In addition to 365 days of excellent weather, the following attractions are all within easy reach:
The Wonderboom Airport tChartered flights tTour operators tAircraft and helicopter maintenance, sales refurbishing parkingrefuelling tPilot & parachute training and instruction. The Twaiing meteor crater site at Soutpan is nearby. Ludwigs Roses offering tOnly free flying live Butterfly exhibit in Gauteng tFree educated guided tours tInteresting insects & reptiles to interact with Gift shop Spiced Coffee Restaurant tThorns "n Things - rose boutique tFree tractor train rides around the rose farm tPony rides
Dinokeng Big 5 Reserve is a initiative established by the Gauteng Provincial Government, with the objectives of establishing a premier tourism destination close to urban Gauteng. The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre was established in South Africa in 1971, in the past known as the De Wildt Cheetah Centre it has recently been renamed as a tribute to the woman who has devoted her life to the survival of the cheetah. The Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park South Africa's largest private Primate collections featuring 38 species, in addition to a large number of beautiful, exotic Birds and Predators such as White Lions, Bengal Tigers and Cheetahs. We are situated 85km north from Pretoria, close to the Carousel Casino.
The Marula Hotel & Casino is also not to far away. Akasia Golf Club and Mooipoort Golf Club are both nearby.
Several Shopping centres with good shops, fine dining and movies theatres are close by.
The Medcare Akasia and Montana Hospitals are nearby as wells as many general practitioners, dentists, and various associated medical services
