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
Berry Bush Guest Cottage
Berry Bush Guest Cottage is a spacious, homely, family-friendly apartment, fully equipped for accommodation in Valhalla, a quiet suburb of Centur...
Feather Tree B&B
Feather Tree B&B offers three individually themed, superbly furnished luxury rooms set in a peaceful garden with pool. Stroll down to upmarket re...
Leopardsong Game Lodge
At Leopardsong Game Lodge we offer you affordable luxury accommodation and a list of activities to your taste. With the African fire and best cui...
Gabbata Lodge
Situated on 20 hectares of untamed bushveld with various species of game and bird life, Gabbata Lodge is the perfect setting to escape the hustle...
KwaThabisile Game Lodge
In the heart of Gauteng, Dinokeng 'a place of rivers', and Leeuwkloof valley, is a game lodge surrounded by wildlife roaming in a 400 hectare gam...
Butjani Lodge
Butjani Lodge is an intimate eight bedded bush lodge 45km North East of Pretoria on the Dinokeng tourist route. Accommodation is in en-suite luxu...
Villa San Giovanni
Located in the main terminal building of Wonderboom National Airport, Villa San Giovanni is in close proximity to Rosslyn, Onderstepoort, Montana...
The Royal Prime Guest Lodge
The Royal Prime Guest Lodge is situated in the quiet and tranquil suburb of Clubview, Centurion. The lodge is a home away from home, with very fr...
Segaia Bush Retreat
One of the jewels of northern Gauteng, Segaia Bush Retreat offers an escape to the magic of the bush that reminds of areas far more remote. Segai...
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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