Riding vacation on a Game Farm in the Waterberg Biosphaere only 2hrs drive from Jhb/Pretoria
Olievenhoutsrus is a private game farm with excellent riding opportunities and comfortable accommodation! Enjoy outrides amongst giraffe and many more
Africa/Indian Ocean > South Africa > Northwest > Vaalwater
Additional information about the area
Excursions: no detailsTraveling by car:
A car is necessary
Traveling by plane:
Pickup service is possible
nearby /
on the property
Mountain biking, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Birding Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Restaurants, Shopping, Tennis court
Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
National Historic Sites, Galleries / Museum, Fishing, Golf course 
Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
Holiday Company, B & B for Horses, Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, B & B for Horsemen, Campground / Campsite Opening:
all-year
Guest Capacity:
14
Minimum age for guests:
no limitation
General description:
Olievenhoutsrus is a private game farm with excellent riding opportunities and comfortable accommodation! Enjoy outrides amongst giraffe and many more
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
- Riding facility
- Horse Walker
- Shower facilities for Horses
- Riding area / bridle-path
Details of the Riding area
Experienced riders can enjoy outrides in the field, beginners or kids can be taken on the lead or try first steps in the arena. Riding amongst various buck species is popular amongst young and old.More details of the property
Olievenhoutsrus offers cosy, thatched Rondavels with kitchenette/bathroom or 2-3 bedroom Family Cottages with kitchen/bathroom. There is a central pool, lapa with kitchen, TV and Barbecue available.What we have to offer
- Bring Your Own Horse
- Horses for guests available
- Riding lessons - Riding classes
- Accommodation for one night only
- Short Term stays (2-5 days)
- Weekend stays
- Weekly
- Long Term stays
- Family Trips
- Group activities
- Honeymoon Packages
- accommodation for Non-Riders too
- Reduction for Non-Riders
- Help wanted / desirable
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Barbecues
Additional Animals on the property
Our lovely horses, ponies and tame dogs are favoured by many visitors. Various game and bird species can be viewed from within the garden area.Other offers and explanations
We can offer the perfect family holiday for riders and non-riders. Beginners or small children can take their first steps in the arena. Non-riders can enjoy game and bird viewing walks or just relax.Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all 4 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Ponies
Riding (trained for / saddle):
English / Classic, For guided Trail Rides, also Ride on your Own
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- also with your own horse
- Ride on your own
- Guided Trail Rides
- by the hour rides
- Cross-Country
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
No restriction
Riding experience:
Average experience required
Demand on rider:
little demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
Outrides can be individually arranged and according to experience. We gladly arrange special events such as a bush-picnic and/or game drives on the open game drive vehicle.
Accommodations for guest horses
Number of Guest Horses:
in all 4 Guest Horses are welcome
Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.
Kind of accommodation:
Paddock box, Paddock - Pasture
Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
General information of the Training:
with the own Horse, Trained Horses available, Private Lessons, Group Instruction
Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children, especially for older Riders
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
no limitation
Riding Classes / Lessons
English / Classic Riding, Many-sidedness Riding, Dressage, Jumping, Recreational riding, Cross-Country, Trekking
Guest lodgings
Comfortable reed-roofed round cabins and family cottages on the game farm.
1 Vacation home :
no details
2 Cabins (with bathroom) :
no details
1 Campground / Campsite :
no details
1 Parking space for a Motor Home / Camper :
no details
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning, Toilet and wash room, Showers
Further information:
Catering
Kind of Catering:
- Self-Catering
- Breakfast on request possible by arrangement
- Half-board on request possible by arrangement
- Full-board on request possible by arrangement
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
No smoking, Internet access
Rates and contact
Rates of the Horses for rent
Rates for renting a Horse:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Rates Guest Horses
Boarding fee:
15,00 Euro per day/horse
Feeding fee:
10,00 Euro per day/horse
Contact
Company:
Olievenhoutsrus Guest- and Game Farm
First name:
Sandra
Last name:
Nortje
Country:
South Africa
Phone 2:
+
27 (0)82 657 6262
Fax:
+
27 (0)86 556 8261
You can contact us with the following languages:
German, English
Cosy accommodation in the Waterberg Bushveld only 2hrs drive from JHB/Pretoria. For 4x4 travellers to Botswana we offer a bushveld camp-site. We are easily accessible with a sedan vehicle!