Activities
Game Capture Safari
Our game capture safaris are often utilised in collaboration with overseas veterinary student courses. During these courses we mentor and transfer skills to up and coming wildlife veterinary enthusiasts. I t is also available to any eco tourism enthusiast looking for something unique and tangible showcasing our dedication and passion for conservation.
Enjoy the unique opportunity to work with renowned wildlife veterinarian Dr JC Kriek during wildlife translocation and immobilisation operations. Have a hands-on experience in some of the frequent management procedures on the reserve. This may vary from health checks to rehab of some species, darting antelope from a helicopter or capturing Giraffe. At a private reserve there is always veterinary and herd management procedures to be done and the Kriek Wildlife team can offer you the opportunity to assist and support their conservation efforts.
This package can be tailor made and usually includes darting from the ground or helicopter, movement of animals to different herds or areas or frequent check ups etc. A minimum of 2 hours helicopter time will be booked along with a day rate going towards the conservation efforts on the reserve. Customised packages and costing can be arrange on request. Suitable for all ages.
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.