The Farm Inn, The Willows

When you arrive at this privately owned, 4 star country hotel and breathe in the fresh air and haunting sounds of the African bush, you’ll find it hard to believe your’re just 20 minutes from down town Pretoria.

Imposing natural stone and thatch buildings, harking back to the famous African palaces of Great Zimbabwe and Mapungubwe, house 83 spacious bedrooms and suites – all individualy decorated in colonial style. With its accommodation and function facilities set in park-like grounds within a 72 hectare wildlife estate, stocked with predators and plains game (there are 23 species including white lion, leopard, cheetah , white tiger and hyena) you’re guaranteed an enthraling bush experience and the beauty is you don’t have to drive forever to get there either!

Owner and wildlife champion, Pedro Michaletos, is a third-generation hotelier and member of the Wildlife Trust-a man who is truly passionate about developing ecotourism in South Africa.He is also currently involved in a cheetah breeding project and a number of other wildlife programmes. Daily game drives with experienced game rangers are one of The Farm Inn’s signature activities and are not to be missed.

A well-loved Pretoria institution for th last 25 years, The Farm Inn is one of those extremely rare, yet versatile venus that can successfully offer a number of ways to experience their various charms without compromising any of the individual offerings. You can visti for breakfast, lunch or dinner(special game drive combinations are available),stay over for a relaxing weekend getaway, hold your next business conference here or let them stage your next major function- there are 16 venues to choose from for weddings,birthday bashes and other celebrations, but,which ever way you choose to experience.

The Farm Inn, rest assured the owners and staff will make your visit a highly memorable and rewarding experience.