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Olifants River Lodge

 
 

Description

It is in the luscious setting of the Olifants River valley that you will discover the beauty and serenity of the Olifants River Lodge. Situated between Middelburg and Witbank on the banks of the Great Olifants River, one and a half hours' drive from Pretoria and less than two hours' drive from Nelspruit.

Olifants River Lodge the beautiful valley of the Great Olifants River Gorge. A stretch of secondary road over a koppie, descending into the valley below, giving you a glimpse of the breathtaking location of the Lodge. Set in the heart of Mpumalanga - South Africa's cultural homeland - the Olifants River Lodge illustrates our rich heritage in terms of our beautiful landscapes. Through the ages, the broad Olifants river has cut deeply into the ground, leaving a deep valley that is filled with a variety of indigenous fauna and flora, including the protected Cycad trees. Bird life is plentiful and a stay at the Olifants River Lodge will guarantee the delight of any birding enthusiast. The Olifants River itself winds past the Lodge itself, and provides an ideal setting for sipping sundowners, whilst watching a magical Mpumalanga sunset. The Olifants River Lodge is situated 20 Kilometres outside of Middelburg. 

There are bold signs to direct you to a place where you truly can put your feet up and have a rest from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Olifants River Lodge is the ideal place for a weekend getaway, and provides perfect opportunity for you to recharge your batteries. Accommodation available varies form Thatched Rondawels, Cabanas, self-catering Villas, and a caravan park. Situated a stones throw from the from the river, in the lush undergrowth of the bushveld, they sleep four and are self-catered. Ideal for couples, these one en-suite rondavels come with meals included. As with all the other accommodation available, a host of facilities are available for you to enjoy with this splendid breakaway.

Our large self-catering cabanas offer you a home away from home. Our Cabanas offer you an open plan lounge with dinning area with a fully equipped kitchen. You cannot beat this choice to relax and breakaway from the hustle of everyday life. For the larger families. These two and three bedroom condos offer the ultimate spacious accommodation. All the condos come equipped with all the standard luxuries and are self-catering. Trailing along the Olifants River bank is the caravan park, ideal for camping and caravanning. Ablution blocks are available. The Lodge offers a superb service as far as conference facilities are concerned. The five conference venues seats from 20 to 200 people (cinema style), and has full catering facilities, situated in a tranquil setting. Equipment includes, big screen television, overhead projector, screen, TV, video and DSTV, flipcharts, fax and typing facilities. Facilities at Olifants River Lodge includes an action-training course, raft building equipment, spacious grounds, rolling lawns, a large swimming pool, hiking trails fishing, darts, pool table and volleyball and paddle-boats.

The ambiance of the valley with wooded riverbanks, teams with bird life and fish, fresh air comfortable accommodation and good home food are the perfect setting for a successful function, conference or seminar. Excellent menus are available in our restaurant and lapa and can be customized to your needs.

Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 11:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
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2 Bedroom VillaX 24
Includes: Self-catering
Luxury duplex units. On the banks of the Great Olifants River. Fully Self catering. Under cover parking.
 
2 Bedroom Villa
Sleeps 4 Price: per unit
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Luxury duplex units. On the banks of the Great Olifants River. Under cover parking. Fully self catering.
 
3 Bedroom Villa
Sleeps 6 Price: per unit
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CabanaX 6
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Open plan unit. 2x single beds and 1x double beds per unit. Bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen with hot plate, microwave, kettle and crockery. Outside braai facilities. Open parking
 
Cabana
Sleeps 4 Price: per unit
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Caravan & CampingX 50
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On the banks of the Olifants River. No marked stands. All stands with power. Ablution blocks are available.
 
Caravan & Camping
Sleeps 4 Price: per unit
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RondawelX 16
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Thacthed roof Rondawels. Serviced units. No self catering available.
 
Rondawel
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

2 Bedroom Villa x 24

Includes: Self-catering

Luxury duplex units. On the banks of the Great Olifants River. Fully Self catering. Under cover parking.

Features available

3 Bedroom Villa x 5

Includes: Self-catering

Luxury duplex units. On the banks of the Great Olifants River. Under cover parking. Fully self catering.

Features available

Cabana x 6

Includes: Self-catering

Open plan unit. 2x single beds and 1x double beds per unit. Bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen with hot plate, microwave, kettle and crockery. Outside braai facilities. Open parking

Features available

Caravan & Camping x 50

Includes: Self-catering

On the banks of the Olifants River. No marked stands. All stands with power. Ablution blocks are available.

Features available

Rondawel x 16

Includes: Self-catering

Thacthed roof Rondawels. Serviced units. No self catering available.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Photocopy Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Wheelchair Enabled
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Pool Table
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Swimming Pool
  • No Pets Permitted
  • Internet
  • Alarm/Security
  • Childrens Playground & Jungle Gym
  • Credit Card Facility
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Table Tennis
  • Volleyball Courts
 

Dining

  • Restaurant on the Premises
  • A la carte Menu Offered
  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Dinner Served
  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Air-Conditioning in Rooms
  • Satellite TV in Rooms
  • Television in Rooms
  • Fan in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Heater in Rooms
  • Bar Fridges in Rooms
  • Telephone
 

Activities on the Premises

  • Teambuilding
 

Environment

  • Mountain
  • Countryside
  • River
  • Great Outdoors
  • Malaria Free Zone
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Horse Riding
  • Paddling - Canoeing
  • Walking
  • Camping
  • Hiking / Backpacking
  • 4 X 4 Trails
  • Game Drives
 

Conference

  • Whiteboard Available
  • Slide Projector Available
  • Television Available
  • Conference Venue <25 People
  • Notebook Projector Available
  • Conference Venue 25-75 People
  • Conference Venue >75 People
  • DVD Player Available
  • Flip Chart Available
  • Note Pads Supplied
  • Pens Supplied
 

Grading

  • 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 

Olifants River Lodge Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

Nearby Locations
Nearest Airport
Featured Destinations
Restaurants
 

Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 5
Wonderful
Jackie Nienaber, South Africa
21 November 2011
Our family had a wonderful time. We stayed in the villas which were very clean, neat and definitely worth it. For a first time hiker, even I enjoyed the hiking trail. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I really loved the stay.
Just perfect
Anonymous, South Africa
05 March 2011
The stay was excellent. Our room was neat and clean. The service was fantastic and the staff were the best I've ever experienced. They really made an impression on us. They were friendly and made an effort to make us feel welcome and taken care of! We will definitely go back to Olifants River Lodge. Thanks for a great stay!
Wow we had a wonderful time
Yolanda Maseko, South Africa
19 May 2010
...the staff from the gardener to management are excellent,,,they treated us like one of their family members ,,,keep up the good service i am definitely going back there in Dec A special thank you to Riaana at reception who handled our problem with care and love , and to the BIG WHITE GUY(not sure of the name ) at the restaurant who all the way treated his guest with love and care(ESPECIALLY ON MY BIRTHDAY) ,,,you guys are great and may god give you more blessings
Recommended
inari Roux, South Africa
19 April 2010
IT WAS GREAT!
'n parradys!!!!
Paul Preston, South Africa
12 April 2010
Baie dankie vir de wonderlike tyd wat ons daar by Olifants River Lodge gehad het. Al het ons sopnat gereen was dit voorwaar 'n plek wat ons na aan die hart le. Julle het 'n parradys!!!!

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