Olifantsnek, Bojanala Region
Olifantsnek (which is an Afrikaans term that means “elephant’s neck”) is a small area nestled between Maanhaarrand and Rustenburg in the North West Province of South Africa. This places it near the exquisite Magaliesberg Mountain Range, which remains one of the country’s most spectacular natural attractions.
Visitors to Olifantsnek are urged to explore the surrounding mountains on foot, discovering the fauna and flora that graces its many trails. This allows you to breathe in the fresh air, feel the sunshine and be part of the natural splendour of Africa at a comfortable pace. Local wildlife includes many different antelope species, as well as birds and a small number of predators.
Summers in Olifantsnek are hot and rainy, while winters can become very cold, but remain drier. These conditions have proved to be ideal for the citrus and cotton farms all around, which make for stunning landscapes.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Stay Harties Unit Six
Stay Harties Unit Six offers relaxing accommodation in Hartbeespoort on a lovely, private estate. Harties is the perfect place for a romantic get...
Rhino House
Rhino House provides comfortable self catering accommodation in Mogwase. The house is is near to Pilanesberg National Park and a number of other ...
Thutlwa Safari Lodge
Thutlwa Lodge offers accommodation in Pilansberg at the malaria free Black Rhino Game Reserve, which is incorporated into the Pilanesberg Nationa...
Marlotti Guest Lodge
Conveniently located in the town of Swartruggens, off the N4 highway and just 30 minutes drive from Rustenburg, Marlotti Guest Lodge is a homely ...
Little Forest Farm Loft Apartment
Little Forest Farm Loft Apartment is part of the main house at Little Forest Farm. The Maanhaarrand accommodation is just over and hour's drive f...
Tidimalo Lodge
Situated in the heart of the Magaliesburg mountains, Tidimalo Lodge is a unique family-run bush lodge. We are proud to share our little piece of ...
Intaba Thulile
Intaba Thulile is a private game farm in the Magaliesburg Nature Conservancy offering accommodation in a number of lovely self catering chalets. ...
Safari Lodge Hotel
Safari Lodge Hotel offers luxurious accommodation in Rustenburg. Choose from a variety of room types and enjoy a complimentary breakfast each mor...
Mamagalie Forest Lodge
Forest Lodge Holiday Cottage in Mooinooi consists of a master bedroom furnished with a hand crafted Queen sized Four Poster bed, draped with a Sa...
Noteworthy attractions
Borakalalo National Park
An abundance of wildlife and prolific birdlife (more than 350 bird species) can be viewed in the Borakalalo National Park and the park is also a ...
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Perfect for weekend hiking because of the easy access from both Johannesburg and Pretoria, Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is littered with beautiful r...
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve is about 70 000 hectares of bushland, about 3 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. It is one of South Africa’s largest and most p...
Pilanesberg National Park
The Pilanesberg National Park, which covers some 55 000 hectare, is the fourth largest in southern Africa. This malaria-free park is perched on t...
Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve
Vaalkop Dam Nature Reserve, just 90 minutes from Johannesburg and 30 minutes from Sun City, is dominated by broken bushveld and is a renowned are...
Gary Player Country Club
Continually ranked the best golf course in South Africa, the Gary Player Golf course sets the standard. It is arguably the most famous course in ...
Lost City Country Club
Situated over a hill from the Gary Player Country Club, the Lost City’s layout is different in character. With the wide fairways and receptive gr...
Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Formally known as the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, this stadium is situated in Rustenburg, which is a charming town at the foot of the Magaliesb...
Sun City Resort
The extravagant Sun City Resort complex is known the world over as a tourism hotspot. The Lost City is the obvious highlight of the Sun City comp...
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