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Centurion Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 17 photos

MY HOME TOWN

Since joining VT a few months ago, I've been asked repeatedly about my home town, Centurion. It is not clearly shown on most maps, and there is currently no VT page dedicated to it.

Centurion is a small city with a population of around 275 000. Although I wouldn't place it at the top of any list of recommended South African tourist attractions, it is a great place to stay, and deserving of some mention on VT. So here goes, this is my attempt to put Centurion on the map (so to speak) !

LOCATION

Centurion's location in South Africa

Centurion is located in the northeastern part of South Africa in the Gauteng (meaning "Place of gold") province. It is not shown on most maps because:

(1) It is located between the larger cities of Pretoria (to the north) and Johannesburg (to the south). Only these cities are usually shown on most maps.

(2) Although Centurion was recognised as an independent municipality until the year 2000, it now forms part of the greater Pretoria (or more correctly Tshwane, as it is known these days) metropolitan area.

CENTURION'S GROWTH

Average temperatures in Centurion

Centurion is one of the fastest growing urban areas in South Africa. This is mainly due to:

(1) Location, location, location. Since it is located between Pretoria and Johannesburg, it is a convenient place to stay for those who work in Johannesburg, but prefer not to stay there. Three major highways, linking Centurion with Pretoria, Johannesburg and Kempton Park (home to the O.R. Tambo International Airport - formerly known as the Johannesburg International Airport), are easily accessible.
(2) Climate. Centurion boasts warm summers, mild winters, lots of sunshine, summer rainfall and little wind.
(3) Excellent infrastructure. Good schools, a worldclass hospital, excellent shopping ammenities, several golf courses, and a famous cricket stadium.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great location, good infrastructure

Intro Updated Nov 16, 2006
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Reviews (6)

Meadow Green Restaurant, Irene Country Lodge - Centurion

Country dining with great views Restaurants (3)

The Meadow Green Restaurant at the Irene Country Lodge is located within the historic village of Irene in Centurion.... more travel advice

Swimming pool and tea garden - Centurion

Rustic charm within the city Hotels (2)

The Irene Country Lodge is located within the historic village of Irene in Centurion. This area is well known for its... more travel advice

Prime Grill Steakhouse, Centurion - Centurion

Local favourite Restaurants (3)

South African love their steak houses - no doubt about that. This restaurant is part of a local chain and offers an a la... more travel advice

Indigenous gardens at Leriba Lodge - Centurion

An African Bush experience in the city Hotels (2)

Leriba Lodge, meaning "Place on the river", is a 4 star hotel located within the Zwartkop Nature Reserve on the banks of... more travel advice

Shopping (1)
Centurion Mall

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Comments (8)

BillNJ Mar 22, 2008 at 11:21 PM Report Abuse

Wow, what a green lawn! Looks like a lovely place.
JLBG Mar 18, 2008 at 2:53 PM Report Abuse

Bobotie seems to be a delicious dish! The centurion mail is impressive!
RickinDutch Feb 20, 2008 at 9:53 AM Report Abuse

Nice work on your hometown. Birthday greetings from Alaska!
350z Dec 12, 2007 at 10:03 AM Report Abuse

Gorgeous pics of the kids.....obviously takes after their Mom.........met a fellow from SA when I was living in Annapolis,MD.....he was selling a 42 foot "Cat" we sailed the Chesapeake for a week........nice people where you come from!!
hotsauce28 Oct 16, 2007 at 1:04 PM Report Abuse

my goodness, you're just full of all kinds of information!! i couldn't even tell you the population of my city. very nice!
rexvaughan Oct 16, 2007 at 9:47 AM Report Abuse

Your tips are great and Centurion certainly looks inviting. Thanks.
SteveOSF Oct 16, 2007 at 9:33 AM Report Abuse

Nice page for Centurion. As a fellow engineer, I appreciate the chart and map. :)
lonelyBlueSky Feb 19, 2007 at 6:59 AM Report Abuse

may i swim in that Swimming pool please ?!!! lol