Client Recommended Stays
Rest before the trail. Relax after the expedition.
Flying in to collect your rig or dropping off after months on the road? We recommend this peaceful, secure country guest lodge located within easy reach of both Fly Inn Estate and O.R. Tambo International Airport.
20–35 min
Drive to SAOS Hangar at Fly Inn Estate
30–40 min
Direct transfer from O.R. Tambo Airport
Safe and Overlander Trusted
Secure country estates with safe parking
Overland Ready
Space to organize gear & pack comfortably
The Lodge on Ilona
Tucked inside the 24/7 access-controlled Rietvlei View Country Estate near Rietvlei Nature Reserve, The Lodge on Ilona offers a tranquil, secure country setting ideal for unwinding before starting your expedition or recovering after weeks on the trail. Features private en-suite rooms, a large swimming pool with sun loungers, an atmospheric outdoor boma and fire pit, an indoor fireplace lounge, and generous secure paved parking suited for overland rigs, rooftop tents, and vehicle prep.
Highlights & Amenities
Diamantvallei Landgoed
Located on the slopes of a highveld valley, 20km east of Pretoria, Diamantvallei Landgoed is ideal for an affordable weekend wedding, private function, a picnic, a break or business stay. This beautiful, country thatched reception venue is a loop courtyard with large, green lawns, surrounded by leafy trees and other vegetation. With its versatile character, the estate lends itself to a variety of possibilities to make your event unique and decorated with decor according to your taste. Diamantvallei is centrally located between Pretoria East, Johannesburg International Airport (Kempton Park) and Cullinan with Witbank easily accessible.
Highlights & Amenities
Why stay near Fly Inn Estate?
Expedition handovers and post-trip returns are smoothest when you avoid rush-hour airport traffic and city congestion.
Relaxed Handover
Take your time completing your detailed digital vehicle walk-through inspection without feeling rushed for an immediate airport flight.
Comfortable Gear Sorting
Spacious country properties give you plenty of room to pack gear, organize rooftop tents, and sort personal belongings in peace.
Stress-Free Departures
Positioned with quick access to the R21 and N4 corridors, you bypass city bottlenecks whether heading north, east, or catching your flight.