Olievenhoutsrus
Situated in the Waterberg Biosphere 30mins from Ellisras
Enjoy a breakaway in the heart of the Waterberg Biosphere only two hours north of Pretoria. This is the perfect place-to-go with your family or friends.
Olievenhoutsrus offers two cosy Rondavels, which sleeps two and two comfortable Family Cottages that sleeps four to six, which are all equipped with a fridge/microwave and coffee and tea making facility. The thatched Rondavels have a bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom. There is also an open-plan lounge and kitchenette. Our Family Cottages have two to three bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan lounge and kitchen area.
The accommodation is in a beautiful garden setting all with views of the bushveld. Watch many different game species grazing nearby! There are central facilities included. Lapa with braai facilities, a fully-equipped kitchen, DStv, swimming pool and a large open fireplace, that is popular for social evenings under the stars.
The farm offers great self-guided game and bird viewing walks as well as horse- and pony rides. There are plenty of things to do and recreational facilities in the nearby area.
Olievenhoutsrus is also conveniently situated en-route to Botswana, which makes it the perfect stopover for the overland traveller. For these adventurers we have a neat bushveld campsite tucked away in the bush and away from the Main Lodge.
Accommodation:
2 Self catering rondavels:
- Equipped with double bed,
- bathroom en-suite,
- kitchenette fridge/microwave/coffee tray and a
- small lounge area with fan.
- A sleeper couch can be provided in the lounge area for small children.
Olievenhoutsrus has a large garden area and communal outdoor facilities. This includes a lapa with braai facility, a fully-equipped kitchen and DStv. There is also a stunning swimming pool, as well as an open boma with a large fireplace and more braai facilities, which is popular for social evenings under the stars
1 Self catering family cottage (option 1):
- Three bedrooms, one double bed and two rooms each equipped with two single beds
- bathroom with separate toilet
- open-plan lounge and kitchen area
Olievenhoutsrus has a large garden area and communal outdoor facilities. This includes a Lapa with braai facility, a fully-equipped kitchen and DStv. There is also a stunning swimming pool, as well as an open boma with a large fireplace and more braai facilities, which is popular for social evenings under the stars.
1 Self catering family cottage (option 2):
- Two bedrooms, main bedroom with double bed and children’s room with bunk bed
- bathroom
- open-plan lounge and kitchen area
Olievenhoutsrus has a large garden area and communal outdoor facilities. This includes a Lapa with braai facility, a fully-equipped kitchen and DStv. There is also a stunning swimming pool, as well as an open boma with a large fireplace and more braai facilities, which is popular for social evenings under the stars.
Lodge:
- Two thatched and cosy rondavels
- one three-bedroom family cottage
- one two bedroom family cottage, all with own bathroom and kitchenette
- A central boma with braai facilities
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- DStv
- Swimming pool is available for your use and is the ideal spot to spend the midday heat or social evenings
- It is also a great place to watch the little bushbabies playing in the garden during sunrise and sunset.
Facilities and Services:
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Braai / Barbecue
- Swimming Pool
- Communal MNet
- Fireplace on the Premises
- Communal Television
- Communal Satellite TV
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Dining
- Breakfast Served
- Facilities in Rooms/Units
- No Smoking in Rooms
- Fan in Rooms
- Tea and Coffee in Rooms
- Bar Fridges in Rooms
Environment:
- Countryside
- Game Reserve
- Nature Reserve
- Great Outdoors
- Main Through Route
- Farm
- Malaria Free Zone
Activities Nearby:
- Bird Watching
- Fishing
- Golf
- Health & Fitness
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Camping
Languages Spoken:
- English
- German
- Afrikaans