Olifantsfontein, Northern Gauteng
Johannesburg and Pretoria are the epicentres of the small province of Gauteng. The size of this province should not belie its important place on the South African and international maps, though, as Gauteng remains the country’s busiest and wealthiest province and the springboard from which millions of tourists have launched their African adventure.
Olifantsfontein is a small, quiet town that is perched between Kempton Park and Pretoria. It is largely industrial, but the residential areas enjoy peace and quiet, despite being so close to the major highways and the hubs of industry.
One of its main advantages in terms of tourist accommodation is its close proximity to the beautiful Rietvlei Nature Reserve, which is home to a host of antelope (including the black wildebeest and the blesbok), as well as to hyenas, black-backed jackals, aardwolwe, and the banded mongoose.
With this convenient locale, Olifantsfontein is in prime position for locals and visitors to Johannesburg and South Africa. The OR Tambo International Airport is only 20 kilometres away, and the world-renowned Gautrain a convenient 17 kilometres from this area.
Other nearby attractions (20 kilometres away or less) include the Glen Austin Bird Sanctuary, Smuts House Museum, Centurion Art Gallery, Kyalami Race Circuit, and the Centurion Mall.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Lauriston Guesthouse
Lauriston Guesthouse is the ultimate in luxury accommodation in Centurion. It is situated on the border of Pretoria and Centurion within easy acc...
Abendruhe Lodge
Abendruhe Lodge offers log cabin accommodation in the Dinokeng Game Reserve, suitable for leisure or business travellers. Sit on the patio of you...
13 On Wynne
13 On Wynne is located in Centurion and offers accommodation for seven guests in two units. Situated just 230m from the Matsport Arena, 3km from ...
Nyani Lodge
Nyani Lodge offers accommodation in De Wagensdrift on the eastern side of the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve, within the Nyani Bavaria. At night you...
Sekelbos Guesthouse
Your hosts Hennie and Karensa welcome you to a warm and friendly stay at Sekelbos Guesthouse. Stay in Eldoraigne, a tranquil suburb of Centurion,...
Tshikwalo Game Lodge
Tshikwalo Game Lodge is in a malaria free zone inside the Dinokeng Game Reserve, which is the first free roaming Big 5 residential game reserve i...
Centurion Hotel
Make it your business to enjoy life's little pleasures at the charming Centurion Lake Hotel. Due to its excellent location, tranquil setting, com...
Monkey Thorn Cabin
Monkey Thorn Cabin is situated in the exclusive Pebble Rock Golf Estate and is the perfect getaway for a couple wanting a break or for the corpor...
NAKO Safari Lodge
Located in the Pride of Africa Nature Reserve, Dinokeng, NAKO Safari Lodge offers guests a 5 Star, Big 5 Safari getaway just 1 hour from Johannes...
Noteworthy attractions
Blue Valley Golf Estate
Named for the blue skies and open country of its surroundings, the Gary Player designed Blue Valley is a perfect blend of hospitality, sport and ...
Centurion Country Club
Centurion Golf Course is an excellent Golfing Estate with a very challenging golf course designed by Peter Matkovich. Two different nines, where ...
Zwartkop Country Club
The Zwartkop Country Club is situated on what was originally the farm Zwartkop named after the bird found nesting on the farm. It has long been a...
Leeuwkloof Valley Conservancy
The Leeuwkloof Valley Conservancy, a 400 hectare game reserve, is situated 1 hour from Johannesburg and 30 minutes from Pretoria. In the heart of...
Rietvlei Nature Reserve
The Rietvlei Nature Reserve is one of the world's largest urban nature reserves, 3 800 hectares in extent, situated south of the city but still w...
Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve
The Roodeplaat dam was constructed in 1956 and was initially called the 'Pienaars Rivier Dam'. The Dam supplied the surrounding landowners with i...
Cullinan Diamond Mine
Just twenty minutes’ drive from Pretoria brings one to the quaint little town of Cullinan that time appears to have little affected. The Cullinan...
Tswaing Meteorite Crater Museum
One of only four meteorite crater museums in the world (the others are in the US, Germany and France) the Tswaing Crater and its museum lie rough...
Rust De Winter Nature Reserve
The pretty Rust de Winter Nature Reserve lies north east of Hammanskraal and close enough to the N1 and Pretoria to make a weekend of it. Places ...
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