Wild Olive is situated a mere 400m from the famous Newlands Cricket Grounds and is within easy walking distance of the Newlands Rugby stadium and the Sports Science Institute.

Cavendish Square shopping complex, with an array of quality speciality stores, is within a few minutes drive, as is the Claremont Central Business District, University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Baxter Theatre, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Groote Schuur Hospital.

Cape Town International Airport, V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain Cable way are within 20 minutes drive from Wild Olive Guest House.  Other places of significance within easy driving distance include Canal Walk Complex, Ratanga Junction Theme Park, Grand West Casino, the historic Constantia wine route, as well as three golf courses, driving ranges and of course, several renowned beaches.