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Fully Inclusive

Thatched Roof Suite

R 5 500 for first two people and R 1 180 per person per night extra to a maximum of 6 people. Children u/12 sharing a room with their parents will be 50% of adult rate and children u/6 stay free.

The luxury suite can accommodate 4 adults. One room is a double bed loft room opening up onto a deck and the downstairs room is either a twin room or can be moved together as a queen.

This double storey, thatched roof building is very private and offers a fire place lounge with plasma screen, boma/braai area, kitchenette, viewing deck and two bathrooms (One with corner bath and one with shower). This includes an afternoon game drive followed by dinner and a morning game drive* followed by breakfast. You will also receive a welcoming drink, coldrinks, champagne and chocolate in the rooms.

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Self-Catering

Thatched Roof Suite

R3050 for first 2 people per night and R850 per person per night extra to a maximum of 6 people.

Morning game drives or afternoon game drives with sundowner stop available at R350 per person, quad bikes at R600 per person, breakfast/lunch R275pp and 3-course dinner at R450pp. Additional activities can be arranged at reception in a day advance or prior to arrival.

This option is available which would include all amenities, fire wood and all basic cutlery and crockery. This double storey, thatched roof building is very private and offers a fire place lounge with plasma screen, boma/braai area, kitchenette, viewing deck and two bathrooms (One with corner bath and one with shower).

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Log Cabin

All-inclusive base rate of R 5,500 for 2 people and add R 1,180 per person for additional
guests up to a total of 6 pax. Children u/12 50% and children u/6 stay free.
Please note that the 3rd children’s room has a double bed sleeper couch adjacent the main bedroom.

The 3-bedroom log cabin can accommodate 4 adults and 2-3 children in the extra kids’ room with 2 twin beds. Both main rooms are identical, en-suite with corner bath and shower, with one opening onto a wooden veranda with a view of the waterhole and other opening into the 3rd room. All the rooms have air-conditioning and all amenities are supplied.

Rooms can be made up as a King size bed or 2 twin beds.

The Cabin is very private and offers a fire place lounge with plasma screen, dstv, own boma braai area, covered veranda, fully equipped kitchen and undercover parking.

The recently added KolKol wood-fired hot tub is a favourite amongst our guests seeking some relaxation in their own private heated or cold water tub.

Our package includes an afternoon game drive followed by dinner and a morning game drive followed by breakfast. Ideal for family and friends and also available as a self-catering option. You will also receive a welcoming drink, coldrinks, champagne and chocolate in the rooms.

Check in 14:00 | Check out 11:00

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Self-Catering

Log Cabin

Self-catering rates of R3,050 for first 2 people per night and R850 per additional person per night thereafter to a maximum of 6 people. Children u/12 50% and children u/6 stay free.
Please note that the 3rd children’s room has a double bed sleeper couch adjacent the main bedroom.

Morning game drives or afternoon game drives with sundowner stop available at R400 per person, quad bikes at R600 per person, breakfast/lunch R275pp and 3-course dinner at R450pp. Additional activities can be arranged at reception in a day advance or prior to arrival.

The 3-bedroom log cabin can accommodate 4 adults and 2-3 children in the extra kids’ room with 2 twin beds. Both main rooms are identical, en-suite with corner bath and shower, with one opening onto a wooden veranda with a view of the waterhole and other opening into the 3rd room. All the rooms have air-conditioning and all amenities are supplied.

Rooms can be made up as a King size bed or 2 twin beds.

The Cabin is very private and offers a fire place lounge with plasma screen, dstv, own boma braai area, covered veranda, fully equipped kitchen and undercover parking.

The recently added KolKol wood-fired hot tub is a favourite amongst our guests seeking some relaxation in their own private heated or cold water tub.

Our package includes an afternoon game drive followed by dinner and a morning game drive followed by breakfast. Ideal for family and friends and also available as a self-catering option. You will also receive a welcoming drink, coldrinks, champagne and chocolate in the rooms.

Check in 14:00 | Check out 11:00

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Safari Tented Accommodation

R2 690 per person per night sharing

Five Luxury Tented units are available each with a private
viewing deck overlooking a waterhole, are decorated in African design, complete with luxury sleeper wood furnishings, full bathroom en-suite with jet-spa bath, indoor shower and air-conditioning with under floor heating and heated towel rails.

Tented accommodation is R2,690/person per night sharing and includes an afternoon game drive followed by dinner and a morning game drive followed by breakfast. A single supplement rate of 50% will be charged for non-sharing guests. Children u/12 sharing a room with their parents will be 50% of adult rate and children u/6 stay free. Every tent has
its own private deck, underfloor heating, air-conditioning and a jet spa bath. You will also receive a welcoming drink, cold drinks, champagne and chocolate in the room.

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Self-Catering

Luxury Safari Tent

R1 300 per person per night sharing.

Morning game drives or afternoon game drives with sundowner stop available at R400 per person, quad bikes at R600 per person, breakfast/lunch R275pp and 3-course dinner at R450pp. Additional activities can be arranged at reception in a day advance or prior to arrival.

EEnjoy our self-catering luxury safari tented accommodation at only R1250/person per night sharing. A single supplement rate of 50% will be charged for non-sharing guests.

Tent 5 is a private unit with its own boma and fire pit area under a large camelthorn tree.
This fully equipped unit has a microwave, 2 plate stove/oven, all cutlery/crockery, fridge, toaster, kettle and braai included. We even supply a bag of complimentary camelthorn tree wood for your use.

Sit outside around the fire place with your feet in the kalahari sand and enjoy the stars or book your meals and the main lodge.

Children u/12 sharing a room with their parents will be 50% of adult rate and children u/6 stay free.

Every tent has its own private deck, under-floor heating, air-conditioning and a jet spa bath. Meals and activities can be booked at the lodge or prior to arrival as per day visitor prices.

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Camping and Caravan Site

R785 per stand (One tent and one caravan sleeping 4 in total) Thereafter R120 per person. Children u/12 50% and u/6 stays free. Maximum 6 people per site. One vehicle per stand only.

We can supply a fully furnished self-catering 2 or 4-bed dome tent at additional R1200 per tent. Beds can be single or double, linen/bedding and towels supplied, 1 ottoman, 1 electric lead, a small fan and LED lantern.

Please note that the lodge facilities are not available to camping guests
unless additional activities and meals are booked in advance.

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Mattanu Private Game Reserve has a beautiful secluded camp site in a Camelthorn tree forest with numerous wildlife sightings. Deck and braai area with splash pool overlook a waterhole with frequent wildlife sightings throughout the day

Important info:

  • Walking allowed at own risk.
  • No self-drives allowed
  • Reserve gates close at 18h00
  • Children may use splash pool under adult supervision only. No diving, shouting or splashing

Contact: Tel 060 988 5555 or email reservations@mattanu.com

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Number of stands

5

Ablution

Men and ladies each have 2 separate showers and 2 separate toilets

Wood and Ice

On request from the main lodge

Pets

No

Braai facilities

Communal, covered braai area at the deck and splash pool area

Electricity

Each stand has electricity included.

Kitchen

Communal kitchen, fridge and microwave available

Shade

Large Camelthorn Trees

Bar

Bar area with TV by request only

Ground cover

Kalahari sand

Nearby activities

Game drives at R400pp, quad bikes at R600pp, massages at main lodge R550-R725, Meals at main lodge R475-R550, helicopter game viewing flights also available. Welcome to go on mountain bike routes or hikes as you wish. No self drives allowed. Golf Cart Safaris R945 per 2 hour drive. All activities must be booked prior to arrival.

Please note that the lodge facilities are not available to camping guests. Additional activities and meals can be booked at reception.

Mattanu game lodge in the Kimberley & Bloemfontein area

Mattanu Private Game Reserve & Game Lodge is ideally located in the green Kalahari region of central South Africa, within convenient driving distance from major destinations. Situated near Kimberley, Bloemfontein, Kathu, Kuruman, Postmasburg, and Hartswater, Mattanu is also accessible from Welkom, just 493 km from Johannesburg, and close to Barkly West, Warrenton, Jan Kempdorp, and Taung in the Northern Cape near the Free State border. As one of South Africa’s best value-for-money luxury game lodges & nature reserves, Mattanu offers unique wildlife tours that allow guests to experience our dedicated conservation efforts firsthand.

Mattanu Private Game Reserve | Luxury safari tents | Thatched roof suite | Log cabin | Camping & Caravan site | Weddings | Conferences | Camelthorn Boma | Game drives | Quad bike tours | Game Capture safaris | Massage spa treatments | Golf Cart self drive tours | Helicopter tours | Bush dinners

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