Events
Weddings at Mattanu
The most Memorable day of your life will be your Wedding Day at Mattanu Private Game Reserve.
We are honoured to host this special event.
Venues
10 – 50 Pax
Main lodge seating arrangement with stoep area.
51 – 140 Pax
Stretch tent between boma, lodge and suite on outside.
This includes the stoep as dance floor, main lodge as lounge area and boma area.
500 Pax
Auction venue with outside caterers and bar service.
Events
Conference Packages
At Mattanu Private Game Reserve we take pride in offering a lodge facility to suit your every conference, function or event need. We will tailor-make every package to suite your budget and requirements. A visit prior to your function can be arranged. Our conference venue is air-conditioned for your comfort.
Our air-conditioned facility can accommodate up to 120 delegates.
120 people – Congress/cinema style without tables
80 people – Classroom style
36 people – U shaped
20 People – Boardroom style
Rates are based on a minimum of 10 delegates.
All rates are excluding VAT.
Rates include:
Morning/afternoon tea with biscuits/snacks
Cold/Hot lunch with juice
Water and mints on the tables
Venue Hire
Standard Audio-visual equipment
Standard Audio-Visual equipment included in all our conference packages are:
Data Projector
Screen
Whiteboard with Pens
Additional:
It can be arranged at additional cost
PA System
Breakfast
Dinner – Selection of menus available
Accommodation (18 pax including a Game Drive, dinner and breakfast – 5 Luxury tents, one log cabin for 4 people and one suite sleeping 4 people sharing.
A 50% single supplement will be charged for guests not sharing
Game Drive
Quad biking trails – 30min, 4 pax at a time
Drumming
Helicopter flips & Game Capture Safari: All helicopter related activities will be quoted as per request and depends on availability of the helicopter and pilot.
Seating arrangements Auction conference venue:
Any style 120-1000 people: External caterers and event planners required thus quote per request and requirements
Events
The Camelthorn Tree Mattanu Boma
Under the Camelthron trees and African skies, amidst the open fires and shimmering lanterns, few venues will contribute to your event atmosphere than our African themed boma. Kick off your shoes and experience the Kalahari red sand under your feet whilst being served some of the best cuisine in SA. Paired with a great wine selection this will contribute to your event being one to remember. The Boma may be booked alone or as part of an extension of the 1000 seater auction veneu for larger events.
Pricing structures:
2-8 people – When a Game drive package is booked (R720pp) an additional bushdinner setup fee of R595 will apply.
9-20 people – When a Game drive package is booked (R720pp) an additional bushdinner setup fee of R595 will apply.
If only the venue is required without activities a venue hire and set up fee of R5000 will apply and R595pp for a 3-course dinner cooked on the fire.
20-100 people – If only the venue is required without activities a venue hire and set up fee of R5000 will apply and R595pp for a 3-course dinner cooked on the fire.
Include all crockery, cutlery and basic table setup for 3 course meal.
More than 100 people all cutlery, crockery, tables, chairs, tablecloths etc to be rented through event company and quoted separately.
Full Bar service included. Wine list available. Waiters can be arranged at extra cost.
Serving of starters, buffet style main course and serving of dessert is our standard procedure.
Basic audio visual equipment can be arranged
Marimba band can be arranged
Helicopter tours – Price on request
Massages can be arranged
Drumming around the fire as corporate team building event is available and will be quoted separately
Helicopter flights can be arranged and we can fly 2-3 passengers at a time and around 20 people per hour.
Shuttle busses can be arranged from Kimberley at additional cost
The boma is a child friendly venue although care should be taken around open fire. Jumping castles, face painting, pony rides etc can be arranged for additional children’s entertainment. Let us know if you have any further questions or if you want to visit the venue prior to your booking.
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.