Packages
Day Visitors
Day visitor options can be booked as below. No entrance fee is charged, but one of the below packages must be booked to visit the main lodge area.
Activities
Game Drives, Quad Bike Safaris
Game Drives
Day visitor options can be booked as below. No entrance fee is charged, but one of the below packages must be booked to visit the main lodge area. Game drives (Guided) depart in the mornings around 08h30-10h00 followed by a buffet breakfast at the lodge and departure before 12h00 at R 595 per person. (Children 6-11 at 50% and under 6 free)
Afternoon game drives depart at 17h30-19h30 and includes a sundowner stop with drinks (1 complimentary drink included) and snacks as well as a 3-course dinner at the lodge at R 720 per person. (Children 6-11 at 50% and under 6 free)
Depending on the daily bookings drives will be done by 9 or 18 seater off road vehicles. Suitable for all ages.
Private guided drives and vehicles can be booked at additional cost of R500pp and depends on availability.
The use of the main lodge facilities and swimming pool area is for the private use of accommodation guests only
Quad Bikes
Available in the mornings from 09h00-10h00 followed by breakfast at R 675 per person.
Afternoon rides take place at 18h00-19h30 and includes a sundowner stop with drinks and snacks as well as a 3-course dinner at the lodge at R 750 per person.
Parents can lift their children on the same bike at own risk, if they are under 10 yrs. With parents’ consent and risk, children 10 and up can ride their own quad. Quads have an auto clutch but gear changing is required.
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.
Activities
Massage Treatments
Massages can be booked additional to any of the above game viewing packages. Massages in our treatment room can be arranged additional to any of the above or accommodation packages and is very relaxing. Back and neck at R 525 for 30 minutes and a full body massage at R 795 for 60 minutes can be arranged with our therapists upon making your booking. A foot and leg massage can also be arranged around the pool side at R 525 for 30 minutes.
Activities
Horeseback Safaris
Horseback safaris are some of the most amazing trips you can ever take in a wildlife environment. Enjoy a guided game ride to experience some of our Northern Cape scenery and wildlife.
A Horseback safari at Mattanu is so much more than a ride through the bush – it is a completely unique and allencompassing wildlife safari experience for both novice and expert riders. On horseback, the African landscape embraces you wholeheartedly and offers a glimpse into the tranquil yet unrelenting world of the reserve’s wildlife.
The difference between a typical safari and a horseback safari is simple: There’s no longer the grind of a Land Cruiser engine under you or the predictable acceleration of a pedal to the floor. Besides it being a far “greener” way to explore the wild, you are no longer a mere observer of wildlife, but truly experience their circle of life on their level.
If you are after sheer immersion in nature with the ultimate adrenaline rush, a horseback safari at Mattanu is the way to go. Book a 2 hour ride and stop halfway for a picnic in the bush with a complimentary bottle of champagne for only R2500 per person. Book a 1 hour ride followed by breakfast at R1250pp. (Min of 2 persons per trip)
An indemnity form is a requirement for this activity and even though the utmost precautions are taken it remains the rider ’s own risk. This activity must be booked at least 7 days in advance and depends on availability.
Activities
Private Helicopter Scenic Flights
Private helicopter scenic flights can be arranged to accompany any of the day or accommodation packages and depends on availability. Due to price changes, it will be quoted by request only.
Activities
Bush Dinner in the Boma
Private Bush Dinner in the camelthorn tree boma can be arranged at R495 per person additional to any of the above or accommodation packages and includes a bottle of champagne. Ideal for any special occasion or celebration.
Dinner is set up in the boma under the stars and some old camelthorn trees, alongside an open fire, surrounded by lanterns flickering in the evening breeze.
Enjoy your private 3 course dinner after being dropped off at the end of one of the activities and walk back to the lodge or arrange a pick up after dinner.