Olivers Restaurant & Lodge Nelspruit & Surrounds

The Oliver's Guest Lodge is situated among the lush forests and rolling grasslands of the Mpumalanga Lowveld in South Africa. The Oliver's Lodge nestles on a hillside of the picturesque and easily accessible White River Country Estate.

Oliver's Lodge is a mere 20 minutes drive from the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport KMIA, 45 minutes from the magnificent Gods Window, 35 minutes from the Kruger National Park and only 5 minutes from the town of White River.

The lodge overlooks the first green of the 18-hole championship White River Golf Course where the forests create a beautiful backdrop. Guests coming to stay at this country retreat in Mpumalanga may expect a stylish architecture and decor as well as personal service with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Oliver's Country Lodge is a place to unwind in a peaceful and tranquil setting, to explore South Africa's beautiful Limpopo Province, to explode taste buds with award winning cuisine and to enjoy world class wines.

Accommodation at Oliver's Lodge

The Oliver's country lodge in Mpumalanga features 12 rooms and one family cottage, all of which are individually furnished and decorated with a personal and elegant touch.

They are en-suite and all provide balconies with spectacular views over the surrounding estate.

The accommodation options at the Oliver's Lodge consists of:

• 5 exclusive bedroom suites
• 5 luxury bedroom suites
• 2 executive bedroom suites
• 1 two bedroom family cottage

The intimate comfort of this lovely country retreat combined with the beautifully appointed rooms allows guests to experience the marriage between Austrian flair and subtle African influences.

Main House:

• 3 Exclusive Double

Rooms These hotel rooms all provide a splendid view over the golf course and 2 feature a spacious balcony. They have either Twin or King-sized beds and are individually furnished with en-suite bathrooms with separate showers and baths, heated towel-rails and luxury bathroom amenities. They are equipped with DSTV, telephone, minibar with snacks, air-conditioning, heater, coffee & tea facilities, hairdryer and bathrobes.

New Extensions:

• 2 Exclusive Double Rooms with the same furnishings and amenities as above
• 4 Luxury Rooms with spacious verandas on the ground floor with access to the garden & pool
• 2 Executive Suites on the first floor with large open balconies overlooking the entire area
• 1 Luxury Loft Room with spectacular views over the golf course

The Luxury Rooms, Executive Suites and Luxury Loft are also individually furnished and include all the above-mentioned amenities as well as a mini hi-fi with DVD and speakers in the bathroom. These are equipped with a fireplace, a cosy seating area in front and the 2 Suites have a separate lounge and bedroom - each with its own fireplace. The bathrooms have a separate WC and bidet, spacious showers and corner baths with twin basins. The Executive Suites boast a private outside shower with views over the golf course.

Family Cottage:

Situated right next to Oliver's Lodge, this private cottage offers 2 separate double rooms (queen beds) each with an en-suite bathroom with showers only. The rooms share a lounge with a fireplace, small kitchenette and verandah. They are equipped with DSTV, telephone, minibar with snacks, air-conditioning, heater, coffee & tea facilities, hairdryer and bathrobes.

Dining at Oliver's Lodge

An oasis for gourmet cuisine, Oliver's Restaurant has been rated one of the Top 100 Restaurants in South Africa for the past 5 years. There is a distinct continental and Mediterranean influence on the a-la-carte menu served with only the finest South African wines from the well-stocked wine cellar. Fun and unforgettable dining with fondue and raclette may be enjoyed in the privacy and ambience of the restaurant's wine cellar.

Leisure activities

Visitors to Oliver's Country Lodge are invited to enjoy the tropical landscape of this region with its spectacular views, or relax on the verandas through warm days, doze in front of a blazing log fire in the lounge or laze away the day at the retreat's swimming pool.

All the facilities of the White River Country Club may be enjoyed and they include golf, tennis and squash. Golf. Oliver's guests may also enjoy all the facilities of the White River Country Club, which include golf, tennis and squash. The World-renowned Leopard Creek golf course, which is 45 minutes drive from the Oliver's Lodge is accessible to guests staying at Oliver's but is strictly by prior arrangement with Oliver's management and subject to availability.

Wellness Centre at Oliver's Lodge, South Africa

The health and beauty spa at this exclusive country retreat in South Africa features two separate therapy rooms. Relaxing and stimulating massages, manicures and pedicures as well as soothing face and body treatments are available for guests.

Directions to Oliver's Lodge, South Africa

From Johannesburg:

Take the N4 to Nelspruit, from Nelspruit take the R40 to White River, travel right through White River and turn left onto the R40 to Hazyview, 6 km's outside White River on the R40 turn left into Pine Lake Drive and travel 1km to find Oliver's on the left.

From KMI Airport / Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Nelspruit:

At T-junction, turn right towards White River, turn left at next T-junction and immediately right towards Plaston (R538). Carry on straight for 8,7 km until you get to the first traffic light in White River. Turn right onto the R40 to Hazyview, 6 km's outside White River on the R40 turn left into Pine Lake Drive and travel 1km to find Oliver's on the left.

Things to do in the area of the Oliver's Lodge, Mpumalanga

Sightseeing places and attractions:

• Blyde River Canyon
• Bourke's Luck Potholes
• Numerous spectacular Waterfalls
• God's Window
• The Three Rondawels
• Pilgrim's Rest
• Sabie & Graskop
• Shangana Cultural Village
• Sudwala Caves
• Helicopter Trips
• Hot-air ballooning
• White Water Rafting
• Quad Biking
• Mountain Biking
• Fishing
• Shopping at Riverside Mall in Nelspruit with Cinemas, Entertainment and Casino
• Country Shopping at:
• Casterbridge Farm in White River, or
• Perry's Bridge Trading Post in Hazyview
• Kruger National Park
• Elephant back safari
• Leopard Creek golf estate

Distances from major attractions, cities and towns

• 25km from Nelspruit
• 7 km from White River
• 35 km from Numbi Gate
• 45 km from Phabeni Gate
• 80 km from Paul Kruger Gate
• 22 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA)
• on the doorstep of the Panorama Route
• 200 km from Maputo - Mozambique