Mattanu Private Game Reserve in Barkly West, Northern Cape Game Lodge
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  • Property TypeGame Lodge
  • Guests18
  • Rooms/Units7

Mattanu Private Game Reserve is a highly recommended Northern Cape game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning tourists visiting Diamond Fields.

About Mattanu Private Game Reserve

Mattanu Private Game Reserve is located just 50km from the diamond city of Kimberley and 17kms from Barkly West. Nestled in the shade of Camelthorn trees, this family owned lodge offers seclusion and hospitality and is the only reserve in the country where on can view breeding programs of roan, sable, buffalo, tsessebe and Livingtone Eland.

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

  • All meals included
  • Guided game drives included
  • Malaria-free area
  • Some of the Big 5
  • Game drives by arrangement

Accommodation

Accommodation is offered on a full board or self catering basis. In case of self catering, all meals must be booked with front desk prior to check in as an additional extra

Choose from five luxury safari tents, each with a private viewing deck overlooking a waterhole, a out thatched roof suite and log cabin.

Please see the individual room descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Experience

Enjoy your evenings in our air-conditioned luxury restaurant and bar and experience true South-African cuisine. For the wine connoisseur we also provide an extensive wine selection in our underground wine cellar. Relax at the pool after a hot day, be pampered by our therapists with some of our massage treatments or partake in any of our numerous activities at Mattanu or the surrounding area.

Features you'll appreciate

  • wifi
  • air-con
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • kitchen
  • braai / bbq
  • wake up
    calls
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • International plug point(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (with satellite)
  • Underfloor heating
  • Video player

On Site

  • Fire pit
  • Air-conditioning
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (undercover)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Safe deposit box (reception)
  • Smoking: in demarcated areas
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool
  • Wake up calls

Food & Drink

  • Halaal Friendly
  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Other transfers available

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Queen Safari Tent

This luxury safari tent is furnished with a queen-size bed and a full en-suite bathroom fitted with a jet spa bath, toilet, basin and indoor shower. There is air-conditioning and underfloor heating. The tent has its own private viewing deck overlooking a waterhole.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • DVD player  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

King Safari Tent

These luxury safari tents are furnished with a king-size bed and a full en-suite bathroom fitted with a jet spa bath, toilet, basin and indoor shower. There is air-conditioning and underfloor heating. Each tent has its own private viewing deck overlooking a waterhole.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • DVD player  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 3
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

King Safari Tent

This luxury tent is furnished with a king-size bed and a full en-suite bathroom fitted with a jet spa bath, toilet, basin and indoor shower. There is air-conditioning and underfloor heating. This tent also has a 2-plate stove and oven, microwave, bar fridge, kettle, toaster, and its own braai and firepit.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • DVD player  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Thatched Suite

This thatched suite has a loft room furnished with a double bed and a deck, and a downstairs room furnished with twin single/king beds. It has two bathrooms, one fitted with a corner bath, toilet and basin and other with a shower, toilet and basin. The suite has a kitchenette, lounge with sofa bed, patio with jacuzzi.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • DVD player  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

The cabin has 2 bedrooms, each furnished with two single beds that can be made up as a king bed, and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a corner bath and shower, toilet and basin. The third room adjacent to the first bedroom is furnished with a double sofa bed. The cabin has a kitchen, lounge, verandah and boma.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • DVD player  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Fully Inclusive Rates Include:
Accommodation, an afternoon game drive followed by dinner and a
morning game drive followed by breakfast.

Fully Inclusive Rates Exclude:
Additional Game Drives, Activities, Personal Expenses, Gratuities

Guest Reviews

3 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

We really enjoyed our stay. We were received with warm and open hearts. The food was excellent and the game drives very informative and enjoyable. Thank you to the hosts and Nadia, it was a stay we will always remember.

November 2021

Shantelle S. (Hartswatwe)

Verified reviewexcellent

We had a great experience at Mattanu Private Game Reserve. The weekend away was our first holiday after five, long, months of the lock-down, so it was a relief that the stay at Mattanu was all that we expected and more. We specifically enjoyed the sunset game drive; sumptuous dinner; and interacting with Dr Kriek, who founded Mattanu, and his son and the reserve's Director of Marketing, Jacques Kriek (both are salt of the earth people). For accommodation, we had chosen a luxury safari tent, which turned out to be the ultimate glamping experience. We will most definitely consider another stay at Mattanu, the next time we find ourselves in the Northern Cape.

September 2020

Precious B. (Bedfordview (GP))

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Need to Know

Response timeMattanu Private Game Reserve typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)Kimberley Airport - 55km
Bloemfontein Airport - 200km
Upington Airport - 300km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 11h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since August 2017

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