Wapadrand Area Profile

Wapadrand at a glance

Wapadrand is an upmarket suburb of the city of Pretoria. Located to the east of Lynnwood, the area boasts a luxuriant birdlife along with a large variety of indigenous trees. Many of the lovely homes in Wapadrand are well secured, allowing residents to thrive on the peace and tranquility that the area offers.

Wapadrand ideally lies nestled on the slopes of the Bronberg Mountain, home to the endangered Juliana's golden mole. The mountain is covered by threatened Rocky Highveld grassland.

A brief history of the area
Wapadrand was established in the late 1980's to meet the growing demand for residential property in the fast-expanding Pretoria east. The suburb was named after old wagon ruts by of one of its founders, the architect Koos Reyneke.

Climate
As part of Pretoria, Wapadrand's hottest months fall between October and February, when maximum temperatures tend to reach 28°C to 30°C. Minimum temperatures in summer are generally between 16°C and 18°C. Winter cools down to an average minimum of 5°C, reaching a maximum of approximately 19°C. Wapadrand gets most of its rainfall in summer, with January being the wettest month.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
O.R. Tambo International Airport is 50-km away from the center of Wapadrand. This journey will take a 36-minute drive via the R21 and M10 with an average driving speed of 80km/h.

Schools in the area
Schools close to Wapadrand include Laerskool Tygerpoort, Bright Beginnings, Star College Pretoria, Kingdom Preparatory School, Silver Stars Pre-School, Laspossie Kleuterskool, Mini-Me Academy, Life College of Learning, Morning Star Montessori, Die Wilgers Hoërskool, Willow Ridge High School, the Deutsche Schule Pretoria, and Laerskool Skuilkrans.

Medical facilities
Life Wilgers Hospital, Intercare Hazeldean, WPRX Vitality & Medical Centre, Denmar Specialist Psychiatric Hospital, Netcare Pretoria East Hospital, Spinal Orthopaedic Hospital, Mamelodi Hospital, and Life Brooklyn Day Hospital are medical facilities available to residents in Wapadrand.

Shopping Malls
The Grove, Gift Acres Convenient Store, Hazeldean Square Shopping Center, Lynnwood Lane Retail Centre, Karoo Lifestyle Centre, Ridge Square, Six Fountains Lifestyle Centre, Willow Way Shopping Centre, Faerie Glen Shopping Centre, Old Farm Shopping Centre, and the Equestria Gateway Centre are nearby shopping facilities.

Restaurants
Tivoli, Amazon, Diep in die Berg, Ocean Basket, Maxis, Tuscan BBQ, Lotus Thai, Mimmos, Beef & Lobster Co, Spur, Louiziana, Nuvo, Bah Bah Black Sheep, Shovels, along with The Brazen Head are popular restaurants located in Wapadrand.

Special Attractions
The Tina Skukan Art Gallery is situated in Faerie Glen, a stone throw away from Wapadrand. The gallery hosts monthly exhibitions for artists. Cultural activities such as artist's talks, artist's demonstrations, walkabouts, and performances are also presented during exhibitions. A sculptural garden features displays of acrylic and oil paintings, various print media, drawings, scraperboard, sculptures, watercolours, pastels, textiles, and ceramics. Art lovers can also visit the Javett Art Centre situated at The University of Pretoria.

Klitsgras Drumming offers a unique African experience for the whole family. Visitors can hire a drum and be a part of the entertainment around a cosy fire. Professionals and novices get the opportunity to drum together as fire dancers move to the groves of the drumming. On some days, didgeridoo players and percussionists also take the stage.

The Bronberg Conservancy is a popular tourist attraction as a result of its outstanding landscapes and unique ecological zones. This protected land is also home to a wide range of fauna and flora. Blue wildebeest, impala, springbok, zebra, kudu, red hartebeest, bushbuck, waterbuck, black-backed jackal, duiker, as well as rock dassie can be spotted here.

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