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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Golf Cart Safari

The Safari Golf Cart is a 4-seater, raised suspension, electric golf cart ideal for couples or families. Guests can enjoy a private morning or afternoon game drive on the reserve and pack a picnic/drinks basket for the safari. This is a great way to view the animals. A picnic basket can also be arranged, at the lodge, in advance and at additional cost.

Valid driver’s license is required.
Carrying capacity is 2 adults and 2 children under 14 years.
(Weight restrictions may apply)

R945 per 2 hour drive

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.

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Bush Dinner in the Boma

Private Bush Dinner in the camelthorn tree boma can be arranged at R595 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.

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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.

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