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Mattanu Private Game Reserve
Mattanu Private Game Reserve is located in the Northern Cape Province, the biggest, safest and malaria-free province in South-Africa, approximately 50 km north west of the diamond digging city of Kimberley. Nestled in the shade of indigenous Camelthorn trees, this family owned and managed business offer unparalleled intimacy and seclusion in their luxury tents and is characterised by exuding warmth and effortless hospitality.The only reserve in South Africa where you can view breeding programs of Roan, Sable, Buffalo, Royal Oryx, Golden Oryx, Golden Gnu, Black Impala, Tsessebe and Livingstone Eland together on the same property. Five luxury safari tents, each with a private viewing deck overlooking a waterhole, are decorated in African design, complete with luxury sleeper wood furnishings, full bathroom en-suite, indoor showers and air-conditioning with underfloor heating. The two-bedroom en-suite log cabin, with fully equipped kitchen and lounge, is very popular also overlooking the waterhole whilst sitting in your jacuzzi on the verandah. The fireplace and air-conditioning in both units add to your comfort during your fully or self-catered visit. A two-bedroom thatched roof suite comprising a loft main bedroom opening onto a private deck, lounge, bar and 2 bathrooms is accentuated with teak wooden finishes. The fireplace and air-conditioning adds to your comfort during your fully or self catered visit. Here you will savour uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency and personalised attention. Come and relax in the African Kalahari Bushveld Savannah amidst the Camel-thorn trees. 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.
Area Info
Barkly West boasts a number of firsts in South Africa, including the first Anglican church north on the Vaal River (1871), the first bridge built over the Vaal river, and the first alluvial diamond discovery. The site of the first diamond diggings in Africa is now a national monument.
Barkly West stands on the Vaal River close to the fording place called Klip Drift. It is over-looked by Canteen Koppie, a hillock that has signs of occupation going back to prehistoric times. Numerous artifacts left by early inhabitants have been found here.
Barkly West was the site of the first major diamond rush, in 1870, on the South African Diamond Fields, and was initially known as Klip Drift. This Dutch name means “stony ford” and is a direct translation from a much older !Kora or Korana name, Ka-aub (or !a |aub) – “stony (place along a) river”.
Units and Rooms
Queen Safari Tent
Guests: 2
This luxury safari tent contains a queen-size bed, full en-suite bathroom with a jet spa bath and indoor shower, air-conditioning and underfloor heating. The tent has its own private viewing deck overlooking a waterhole.
King Safari Tent
Guests: 2
These luxury safari tents each contain a king-size bed, full en-suite bathroom with a jet spa bath and indoor shower, air-conditioning and underfloor heating. Each tent has its own private viewing deck overlooking a waterhole.
King Safari Tent 5
Guests: 2
This S/C luxury tent has a king bed, full en-suite bathroom with a jet spa bath and indoor shower, 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.
Thatched Suite
Guests: 6
Max Adults: 4
This thatched suite has a loft room with a double bed and a deck, and a downstairs room with twin single/king beds. It has 2 bathrooms, 1 with corner bath and other with a shower. The suite has a kitchenette, lounge with sofa bed, patio with jacuzzi.
