Mattanu Private Game Reserve
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Mattanu Private Game Reserve is located in the Northern Cape Province, the biggest, safest and malaria-free province in South-Africa, approximately 50 km north west of the diamond digging city of Kimberley. Nestled in the shade of indigenous Camelthorn trees, this family owned and managed business offer unparalleled intimacy and seclusion in their luxury tents and is characterised by exuding warmth and effortless hospitality.The only reserve in South Africa where you can view breeding programs of Roan, Sable, Buffalo, Royal Oryx, Golden Oryx, Golden Gnu, Black Impala, Tsessebe and Livingstone Eland together on the same property.
Five luxury safari tents, each with a private viewing deck overlooking a waterhole, are decorated in African design, complete with luxury sleeper wood furnishings, full bathroom en-suite, indoor showers and air-conditioning with underfloor heating. The two-bedroom en-suite log cabin, with fully equipped kitchen and lounge, is very popular also overlooking the waterhole whilst sitting in your jacuzzi on the verandah. The fireplace and air-conditioning in both units add to your comfort during your fully or self-catered visit. A two-bedroom thatched roof suite comprising a loft main bedroom opening onto a private deck, lounge, bar and 2 bathrooms is accentuated with teak wooden finishes. The fireplace and air-conditioning adds to your comfort during your fully or self catered visit.
Here you will savour uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency and personalised attention. Come and relax in the African Kalahari Bushveld Savannah amidst the Camel-thorn trees. Enjoy your evenings in our air-conditioned luxury restaurant and bar and experience true South-African cuisine. For the wine connoisseur, we also provide an extensive wine selection in our underground wine cellar. Relax at the pool after a hot day, be pampered by our therapists with some of our massage treatments or partake in any of our numerous activities at Mattanu or the surrounding area.
In Room Facilities:* Air-conditioning
* Private bathrooms
* Bathroom amenities
* Patio or verandah
* Plasma TV with DStv in some units
* Fireplace in some units
* Lounge area in some units
* Kitchen facility in some units
Barkly West boasts a number of firsts in South Africa, including the first Anglican church north on the Vaal River (1871), the first bridge built over the Vaal river, and the first alluvial diamond discovery. The site of the first diamond diggings in Africa is now a national monument.
Barkly West stands on the Vaal River close to the fording place called Klip Drift. It is over-looked by Canteen Koppie, a hillock that has signs of occupation going back to prehistoric times. Numerous artifacts left by early inhabitants have been found here.
Barkly West was the site of the first major diamond rush, in 1870, on the South African Diamond Fields, and was initially known as Klip Drift. This Dutch name means “stony ford” and is a direct translation from a much older !Kora or Korana name, Ka-aub (or !a |aub) – “stony (place along a) river”.
Property Facilities:* Swimming pool
* Massages by arrangement
* Wi-Fi in main lodge area
* Cash bar
* Communal lounge with fireplace
* Conference, wedding or event venue
* Camelthorn Tree Boma
* Private helicopter scenic flights by arrangement
* Guided quad bike game viewing - Book 2 weeks in advance.
* Game drives
* Game viewing
* Bird watching
* Walking
* Photography
* Mountain biking
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Extra Info
| Property Type | Camp, Game Lodge, Self Catering |
| Conditions Show | |
| Check-in after | 02:00 PM |
| Check-out before | 11:00 AM |
| Cancellation Policy | Super Strict |
| Can Be Used For | Film Location, Still Shoots, Wedding |
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Reviews
The all-inclusive package is so worth it. Food was excellent and we learned a lot about different antelope on the game drives. 1 night was too short.
We had a very excellent stay, we did enjoy our stay, the friendly staff, the delicious meals, clean facilities. Everything was set up, we are definitely going to visit again.
It is a privilege to spend time at Mattanu, lovely venue and accommodation and food, such very well informed and interesting hosts and employees - would love to return another day!
Awesome experience, the professionalism of all the staff there is beyond measure. Everything is well organised. The warm swimming pool is exquisite. We enjoyed the spa massages, the game drive as well as the well prepared 3 course dinner.
This place is awesome. The staff is friendly and warm. Elray and Estian is very informed about the farm and its animal. We felt very welcome and they made us so comfortable since the time we arrived until we left. I would recommend Mattanu to anyone and would go back there anytime. Its awesome just to relax and get rid of stress. I really really love the place.
Really enjoyed our stay at this lovely game reserve. Accommodation was spacious, spotless and very well equipped. Staff looked after us very well and were friendly and helpful. Excellent sunset game drive. Would highly recommend Mattanu and hope to visit again.
I took my girlfriend here on her birthday weekend. We booked into the luxury tents on Friday night(including dinner), and went for a game drive on Friday morning. We were treated with a fine breakfast after the game drive. The tents are air conditioned, with a Fridge and complimentary wine. Our overall experience was exceptional
Lovely place enjoyed every minute of it especially game drives. The drive was divine got to see a snake shed its skin off just as i was about to reach the entrance....... the staff nd owners are very welcoming..... oooooooooooohhhh the pool amazing. Very close interaction with the animals.... accommodation enjoyed thr tent felt more luxurious than most 5 star hotels...... looking foward to coming back
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