//
Place in Gauteng, South Africa
Photo: James Ball, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Irene is a village of 2,700 people (2011) on the outskirts of Centurion in Tshwane, South Africa. It is south of Pretoria. Irene is known for having been a home to the South African statesman and military leader Jan Smuts, and as the site of a concentration camp where the British imprisoned Boer (Afrikaner) women and children during the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902). More than 1200 people died in the camp.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
Preserved home of Gen Jan Smuts, Prime Minister of South Africa during World War II. One of only 3 UN depository libraries in South Africa is located here and may be used for research. A tea garden is open daily.
Irene Farm
Started in 1889, the Irene Farm has been run by the van der Byl family for five generations and has become a landmark in the Centurion countryside.
Amidst the tranquil surroundings of Irene Country Lodge you will find the beautiful Camdeboo Day Spa and Restaurant, where the main focus is to relax and revive the senses.
At the end of a shady country lane in the historic village of Irene, lies Irene Country Lodge - a place where old-world charm meets modern-day convenience in a breathtaking country setting.
South of Pretoria. Like a village, with roofed passages. Including a nice children-friendly Hitec-Fountain
There are direct trains from Pretoria and Johannesburg via Metrorail, there are numerous intermediate stations however and these trains suffer from overcrowding.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Johannesburg · International · HLA
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Irene and South Africa.
Travel tipsFollow the Cricket World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Plan match cities, stadium access, cross-border visas, and fan travel budgets.
8 min read
InspirationThe best places to visit in December across sun, snow and culture, comparing Lapland, Chiang Mai, Vienna, Costa Rica and Cape Town.
7 min read
ItinerariesLearn how to plan a trip around major sports events in 2027, covering ticket deadlines, rooms, flights, and costs for the world's biggest tournaments.
7 min read
ItinerariesThe Culturally significant landscape in Casares takes you through a particular natural and cultural interest. Original reference documents are available on the Digital Guide to Andalusia’s Cultural Heritage website.
Wikivoyage
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.