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What Is Happening Here at Olifants River Lodge

What Is Happening Here at Olifants River Lodge

From a Sunday buffet to a 500-guest banquet, this valley has the room and the venues to hold it.

From a Sunday buffet to a 500-guest banquet, this valley has the room and the venues to hold it.

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OUR LATEST AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Conferences, Weddings and Celebrations in the Highveld

Olifants River Lodge has been taking events in this valley for decades, and the range is wide. Corporate conferences and exhibitions in the Enkulu Centre, gala dinners and banquets, weddings on the terrace, school and church group weekends, and family days on the lawns. Whatever you are planning, there is a room the right size for it and 245 beds behind it.

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15th november

delicate Sweetness

Just R345 per person from Friday to Sunday between 13h00 – 16h00

Join us for Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa’s High Tea, and be spoilt with a tiered platter of hand-selected, delicate sweets and mouth-watering savoury canapes. To sip Cap Classique and indulge in delicious treats.

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WORKSHOPS & MEETINGS EVENTS

Everything For Your Next Conference

WorksHOPS & Meetings events

The Enkulu Centre and its breakaway rooms take training seminars, corporate conferencing, exhibitions and group weekends, all multimedia equipped and air-conditioned. Delegates sleep, eat and take their breaks on the same property.

ENKULU CENTRE

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800 Seats

NDLOVU

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300 Seats

SINGWEDZI

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300 Seats

KAMBUKU

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180 Seats

SERINGA

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50 Seats

INDABA

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130 Seats

DZOMBO

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80 Seats

SHAWBUKU

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80 Seats

LAPA

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50 Seats

ENKULU CENTRE

800

SEATS

NDLOVU

300

SEATS

SINGWEDZI

300

SEATS

KAMBUKU

180

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INDABA

130

SEATS

SERINGA

50

SEATS

DZOMBO

80

SEATS

SHAWBUKU

80

SEATS

LAPA

50

SEATS

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PRIVATE EVENT VENUE

Your Own Celebration on the River

PRIVATE EVENT VENUE

The function rooms are decorated or draped to suit the occasion, which is what lets the same space carry a gala dinner one weekend and a birthday the next. The outdoor terrace handles ceremonies and open-air gatherings with the valley behind them.

Outdoor terrace

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120 guests

Best For Ceremony

Outdoor terrace

120 guests

Best For Ceremony

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Private event Venue

your own Exquisite Private Event

Private event Venue

An exquisitely crafted glass house, the design of Le Verger is inspired by the spectacular geography of the venue’s location, and offers guests unparalleled views of some of the most breath-taking vistas in Franschhoek.

Le Verger

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up to 120 Guests

Le Verger

Up to 120 Guests

Best for Ceremony or Receptions

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Excelsior House

up to 100 Guests

Best for Ceremony or Receptions

Le Verger Conservatory

up to 50 Guests

Best for Ceremony or Receptions

Excelsior House

up to 100 Guests

Best for Ceremony or Receptions

FAQ

Conferences, exhibitions, product launches, gala dinners, banquets, weddings, birthdays and school or church group weekends. The venues range from small rooms up to the Enkulu Centre at 800 guests.

Use the enquiry form on this page, build a quote through the online quote tool, or contact Olifants River Lodge directly on +27 (0)13 243 9401/2 or at info@olifantsriverlodge.co.za.

Yes. There are 245 beds on the property across apartments, cabanas, log cabins, rondavels and chalets, so guests can walk back to their room instead of driving home.

Catering is arranged with Olifants River Lodge and quoted to your event. Gramadoelas Restaurant handles everything from buffets to set meals, and menus are agreed when you book.

The function rooms are decorated or draped to suit the occasion, so the same space works for a formal corporate evening, a wedding reception or a milestone birthday.

On the R555 between Middelburg and Emalahleni in Mpumalanga, roughly 158km from O.R. Tambo International Airport and under two hours from Johannesburg or Pretoria.

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Nguni Lounge

A comfortable and inviting space

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Choose an outdoor ceremony surrounded by the grandeur of the Drakensberg, Little Switzerland Resort combines breathtaking scenery with heartfelt hospitality to create a celebration to remember.

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Outdoor Piazza

up to 60 Guests

Best for Ceremony or Receptions

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Versatile Indoor venue

Create the perfect setting

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This flexible venue accommodate up to 100 guests, while thoughtful facilities ensure every event feels as seamless and memorable as the occasion itself.

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Nguni Lounge

up to 30 Guests

Best For Pre-wedding Drinks

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Outdoor Piazza

Idyllic outdoor celebrations

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Suited to both ceremonies and receptions, the piazza accommodates up to 60 guests to celebrate in the fresh mountain air surrounded by panoramic views.

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The Lawns

up to 80 Guests

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WEDDINGS

The Lawns

Iconic mountain views

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Choose an outdoor ceremony surrounded by the grandeur of the Drakensberg, Little Switzerland Resort combines breathtaking scenery with heartfelt hospitality to create a celebration to remember.

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Versatile Indoor venue

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