Estate Lifestyle
An Oasis of Tranquility and Splendour
Live. Stay. Experience Olivewood
Golf, Bush & Beach — all in one unforgettable destination
Set in the heart of the Chintsa valley, Olivewood Wildlife Estate & Golf Club is a picturesque haven just a 30-minute drive from East London, tucked into the coastal forests along the western slope of the Chintsa River in the Eastern Cape. A malaria-free zone with a temperate, subtropical climate, the secure estate is an oasis of biodiversity and abundant birdlife.
Wander among free-roaming nyala, impala, bushbuck, duiker, blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe and warthog — even honey badgers and lynx have been spotted here. A true African paradise for nature lovers, and a rare place to call home.
A versatile destination
Everything on your doorstep
Life at Olivewood comes with an array of world-class amenities — open to residents, locals and travellers alike.
Stay, play, unwind
A resort lifestyle, right where you live
Hotel & Spa
Affordable luxury where modern comfort meets nature. The 24 spacious 4-star boutique rooms each open onto a private patio and a secluded outdoor shower, with gardens where nyala and impala often wander. Guests enjoy The Residence Club — a private gym, pool, lounge and workspace — plus the tranquil Beautiful Spa Olivewood for massages, facials and couples’ treatments. The perfect everyday escape on your own doorstep.
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Ranked among South Africa’s Top 100, Olivewood’s 18-hole course winds through indigenous forest with pristine greens, water features and holes overlooking the Chintsa River, lagoon and ocean. Herds of impala, zebra and giraffe roam freely across the fairways. A driving range, pro shop and PGA coaching for juniors and adults complete the offering — world-class golf, minutes from your front door.
View our golf courseDining & Eateries
Two on-site eateries mean great food is always close. Governors House, modelled on the original 1920 Schafli farmhouse, serves contemporary dining, Sunday roasts, Chef’s Table evenings and lawn picnics over the fairways. The Clubhouse offers relaxed, family-friendly meals seven days a week with sweeping views of the practice green — a favourite gathering place for residents and golfers alike.
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A setting for every occasion
Conference Centre
A 4-star, MICE-award-finalist venue surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty. Scalable, fully-equipped facilities adapt to conferences, workshops, product launches and gala dinners, while golf-themed team-building makes the most of the course. On-site boutique rooms and curated catering make Olivewood a complete corporate destination — clarity and focus in an inspiring setting.
View our conference centreWeddings & Events
The elegant Rosewood venue seats 180–250 guests banquet-style, with panoramic windows, contemporary interiors and an adjoining deck and lawns for drinks and canapés. Exchange vows on a manicured lawn framed by gardens and fairway views, or under the covered all-weather deck. A licensed venue with two bars and tailored menus — a naturally beautiful place to celebrate life’s milestones.
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Adventures on your doorstep
Perfectly positioned on the coast, roughly 30 minutes from East London, Olivewood is an ideal base for exploring the Chintsa area. From pristine beaches and lagoon to game drives, horse riding along the sand, surfing, ocean cruises, ziplining and segway tours — adventure is never far.
Seasonal highlights like the sardine run and the annual Chintsa Sardine Festival add to the rhythm of coastal life, while the nearby Crossways Village Centre keeps everyday essentials — supermarket, pharmacy, banking and more — close at hand.
Your African paradise awaits
Make Olivewood home
Find your place
Residential plots and homes surrounded by wildlife, forest and ocean views. Build the coastal lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
View available propertyStay & experience
Book a stay at the 4-star hotel, play a round, or come see the estate for yourself before you decide to call it home.