Oliver's Bed and Breakfast  Verified Listing

The team at Oliver’s Bed & Breakfast will welcome you with open arms and settle you in swiftly, so you can get down to the business of enjoying your stay. Relaxing by the pool, or heading out to the local sites, we’ll always do our best to give you a great stay. **Solar and Inverters - No power outages, Jo JO tanks and no water outages**. Oliver’s Bed & Breakfast offers a selection of rooms and self-contained apartments to keep you and your family comfortable throughout your stay.
Oliver’s Bed & Breakfast has a selection of seven rooms to choose from, so you’re sure to find an option that suits you and your family. Our rooms are all light, modern and airy, appointed with everything you’ll need to have a refreshing stay, whether you are out adventuring or just being lazy. Enjoy beautiful views from private balconies while relaxing in the calm ambience our rooms will provide.

* En-suite with bath and shower.
* Mini bar.
* Safe.
* Tea/coffee tray.
* Work desk.
* Hairdryer.
* Alarm clock.
* DSTV.
* Wi-Fi.
* Inverters and Solar - no power outages
* Water tanks installed, no water outages

Known as ‘the place of shade’, Mtunzini is a coastal town in Zululand, perched on a hill overlooking the beach with a beautiful dune forest and an estuary lined with mangrove swamp forest.
The entire town was declared a Conservancy in 1995 and has received awards for its commitment and contribution to preserving the natural environment. The streets of Mtunzini are lined with indigenous trees that provide food for a large variety of birds and stands of Raphia palm attract the Palmnut Vulture, South Africa’s rarest breeding bird of prey - found only here and at Kosi Bay. Three to five pairs of the bird breed in Mtunzini. The fruits of the Raphia palm form an important part of the bird’s diet.
The name, Mtunzini, comes straight from the Zulu word ‘Emthunzini’, meaning ‘in the shade of the umthunzi tree’. In this case, it refers to one specific tree - John Dunn’s Milkwood tree. John Dunn became Cetshwayo’s diplomatic adviser around 1856, after resigning his post as assistant to the British Border Agent. In return for his position, he received a large stretch of land, roughly today’s equivalent of Mtunzini.
The town received a Conservation Award in 1999 for the outstanding commitment and contribution to preserving the natural environment of KwaZulu Natal and has also been awarded a Green Trust award. The town has cleared alien weeds and rehabilitated the natural forest areas, providing a natural beauty and attracting local birds and wildlife back to the town.
Mtunzini is fisherman’s paradise and a beautiful place to relax. A 40 km stretch of beach and birding and bush trails make this a haven for bird watchers and nature lovers. The mangrove swamps, estuarine mud flats, coastal dune forest and open grassland provide different habitats and over 300 bird species have been recorded in the area.
The climate is sub-tropical with winters never cooler than 17º Celsius, making Mtunzini a perfect destination all year round.

* Laundry services.
* Serviced apartments.
* Take a dive into our pool.
* Extra mattresses or cots.
* Free parking.
*Solar and Inverters - No load shedding interruptions
*Jo Jo's, no water interruptions.

* Barge trips:
Cruise the Mtunzini lagoon aboard one of the sedate barge trips on offer, keeping a sharp eye out for the abundant bird life and the occasional crocodile.
* Mangrove forest:
Explore a magical mangrove forest by ambling along a short trail that gives you all the time in the world to find some of nature’s hidden treasures one of the best preserved examples of natural mangrove in South Africa.
* Golf:
Test yourself against the elements by taking on Mtunzini’s 18-hole golf course. This SAGA-affiliated course offers magnificent views of the surrounding greenery of Mtunzini, as well as stunning views of the ocean and the Umlalazi Estuary, no matter what your handicap.
* Crab hunting:
Mind your fingers as you hunt Fiddler crabs among the nearby mangroves and watch out for other mysterious creatures that live by the water’s edge.
* Bird watching:
Get your binoculars out and spot the rare birds that make Mtunzini their home throughout the year. There are plenty of self-guided trails through a host of safe and unspoilt habitats, making it an excellent area for birding.
* Raffia Palm Monument:
Visit a local natural wonder at the readily accessible Raffia Palm Monument, home to South Africa’s rarest breeding bird of prey Gypohierax Angolensis - more commonly know as the palm-nut vulture - and enjoy the serene surroundings the palm grove offers.
* Running & biking trails:
Run and mountain bike around the local trails, or test your endurance when the The Mtunzini Athletic Club hosts its annual 16km Bush Run, or ride into history with a victory in the Mtunzini Classic mountain bike race.
* Fishing:
Savour the thrill of success or the frustration of failure by trying the local fishing spots. You’ve got options too. Fish from the river bank surrounded by the forest and the sounds of nature, or book a deep sea fishing excursion and try your luck in the Indian Ocean.
* Beach:
Find a quiet spot to relax on Mtunzini Beach, it’s easy. Flanked by impressive dunes and the vast ocean, take the time to enjoy this peaceful, beautiful and romantic setting, with a steady stroll, invigorating swim or an afternoon nap on the sand.
* Mtunzini trails:
Work off your big breakfast with a brisk hike along the Mtunzini Trails. Taking you through the Umlazi Nature Reserve there are different trails ready to match your enthusiasm. One of the best is just short 15 minute loosener that will take you through one of the most outstanding examples of mangrove forest in the country, via the famous John Dunn's Pool.