Idlewild Country Estate

Olifantsfontein, Pretoria, Gauteng 10–900 guestsRRR · Premium

Overview & Capacity

Idlewild Country Estate is a scenic countryside venue in Olifantsfontein, set on a peaceful farm overlooking the Rietvlei Nature Reserve. It blends rustic charm with elegant spaces — a unique chapel, open lawns where blesbuck roam, and versatile indoor and outdoor areas that host intimate gatherings or large functions for up to several hundred guests. Two halls anchor the estate: the intimate Blesbuck (seated 60 / cinema 150) for smaller conferences, executive gatherings and private celebrations, and the premier Gazelle (seated 550 / cinema 900) for large conferences, gala dinners and awards evenings. Day-conference packages are fully inclusive — venue hire, a coordinator, teas and refreshment stations, and (on the longer packages) a two-course buffet lunch — backed by an in-house chef, bar, printing and teambuilding services.

Seated

550

Banquet

450

Cinema

900

B&W Production Notes

Stage & podium, PA system with microphone and basic sound included in packages
in-house DJ, sound & lighting services
projectors, screens or LED screens arranged on request

B&W Verdict

A polished country estate near Pretoria with fully-inclusive conference packages and two halls scaling from boardroom to 900 — strong value for corporate days and year-end functions alike.

Suitable For

Corporate conferences & teambuildingyear-end functionsgala dinners & awards eveningsweddings and private celebrations

What we like

Fully-inclusive day-conference rates with clear pricing
Two halls covering intimate to 900-guest events
Peaceful farm setting overlooking Rietvlei Nature Reserve
In-house catering, bar, printing, teambuilding and AV under one roof
Unique chapel and open lawns for indoor-outdoor events
Coordinator included on every package

What to confirm

No on-site accommodation — plan for day and evening functions
All beverages must be bought from the estate (corkage R130 on local wine & sparkling; no outside alcohol)
Confirm exact hall capacity for your seating style — Blesbuck and Gazelle differ widely
Peak year-end and wedding dates book out early

Real Google Rating

Guests love

Scenic farm setting
inclusive conference packages
flexible indoor-outdoor spaces
in-house services

Amenities & Facilities

Scenic farm setting overlooking Rietvlei Nature Reserve

unique chapel

open lawns where blesbuck roam

two event halls (Blesbuck & Gazelle)

in-house catering & bar

in-house printing & branding

in-house teambuilding

in-house DJ, sound & lighting

ample parking

security

Rates & Packages

Day-Conference Packages

Summit Half-Day (08h00–12h00) — venue hire, coordinator, arrival tea/coffee & snacks, bottled water & mints, mid-morning refreshment station, flip chart, furniture, stage & podium, security & waiters, basic sound & micR650 p/p

Premier Half-Day (08h00–14h00) — all Summit inclusions plus a 2-course chef’s-choice buffet lunchR750 p/p

Executive Full-Day (08h00–17h00) — all Premier inclusions plus a mid-afternoon coffee, juice & snacks stationR950 p/p

Venue Hire — Private Functions

Blesbuck Chapel / HallR15 000

Intimate space for smaller functions, executive gatherings & presentations — seated 60 / cinema 150

Gazelle Venue / HallR45 000

Premier space for large functions, gala dinners & awards — seated 550 / banquet up to 450 / cinema 900

Conference rates valid for 2026. All beverages must be purchased from the estate; corkage R130 on local wine & sparkling wine; full, cash, wine & malt or soft-drink bar options available (10% gratuity on open-bar tabs). Menus and pricing are subject to seasonal review — confirm current details with the venue.

Menus & Catering

Starlight Buffet (Year-End)

Canapés (choose 2), buffet mains (choose 2), vegetables (choose 1), starch (choose 1), salad (choose 1) and dessert (choose 1). Two price tiers.

Starlight Buffet — premium selectionR790 p/p
Starlight Buffet — standard selectionR660 p/p
Canapés (choose 2)Mushroom vol-au-vents (V) · brie pastry cups · sweet mini chicken skewer · arancini balls · ham & cheese croquettes with tomato jam
Buffet mains (choose 2)Pepper-crusted fillet with mushroom sauce · beef sirloin with red-wine jus · roasted lamb with rosemary & mint · roasted chicken breast with smoked-paprika butter · mini eisbein with apricot sauce
SidesVegetables, starch, salad & dessert — one selection each from the buffet lists

Braai Menu — Option 1

Arrival canapés, main course & dessert.

Option 1R540 p/p
Samosas & spring rolls; junior T-bone, grilled chicken, baby roast potatoes, pap, chakalaka, bread rolls; malva pudding with ice cream or custard

Braai Menu — Option 2

Arrival canapés, main course & dessert (choose one).

Option 2R660 p/p
Bruschettas (chicken liver, olive tapenade, tomato & onion relish); rump or sirloin steak, boerewors, chicken sosaties, potato salad, greek salad, garlic or cheese bread; ice-cream station or mini cheesecakes in a jar

Braai Menu — Option 3

Arrival canapés, main course & dessert (choose one).

Option 3R900 p/p
Harvest table; lamb chops, boerewors, ribs, chicken sosatie, potato dauphinoise, poached pear/rocket/camembert salad, greek salad; chocolate fondant with ice cream or pavlova with berries & cream

Download the Full Menus & Packs

Corporate & Conferences 2026 (rates & inclusions)PDF · Download 2026 Year-End Function Package (venues & menus)PDF · Download

Quick Facts

Olifantsfontein, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

10–900 guests

Country Estate Wedding, Conference & Events Venue

RRR — Premium

R Conferences from R650 p/p (half-day) to R950 p/p (full day); private-function venue hire R15 000–R45 000

Yes (in-house chef & bar facility)

🏠 Indoor & Outdoor

Contact Venue

+27 82 907 0192 [email protected] Official website

Events team

Petru Brooks

Marketing Manager & Event Coordinator

+27 82 907 0192 [email protected]

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