Such a fantastic little get away. Absolutely adored having giraffe join us round the braai in the evening. Excellent spotless facilities and so peaceful. Hoping to be back next year.

Fantastic experience! Francolin was a fabulous camp with water and an electricity point. We had three beautiful ablutions at our disposal. Two of them outside in a beautiful setting. Carol and Richard were fabulous hosts. John came to check on us regularly, and made sure we had enough wood for our fire. Definitely one of my favorite camping sites!

Awesome Experience Fantastic experience! Francolin was a fabulous camp with water and an electricity point. We had three beautiful ablutions at our disposal. Two of them outside in a beautiful setting. Carol and Richard were fabulous hosts. John came to check on us regularly, and made sure we had enough wood for our fire. Definitely one of my favorite camping sites!

We spent one night here en route to Botswana.Wish we could have stayed longer! The ablutions are fantastic and the environment is stunning.Carol and Richard as well as their staff are very hospitable. We will definitief be back for a longer stay next time.

After a self drive camping trip to Botswana, we needed a last stop on the way to the airport, and luckily found Matamba Bush camp on Google. We were so impressed with the neatness of the site and the oasis of an inside/outside shower and toilet hideaway, with hot water, which was a welcome respite after the dusty & dry Botswana. In the morning we took a walk on the trail paths to see some of the game, and felt very calm and safe there. Truly a special place.

Expect a very wild stay in the bush at this place. Semi-offgrid camping at its finest. Bathrooms are very clean and embracing of the environment around them. Sites are decently spaced to ensure privacy and the small pool is a very welcome addition in summer. Enjoy long walks in the bush on one of the many trails offered in the reserve, but beware, we encountered many critters like snakes and scorpions (almost stepping on a camouflaged Puff Adder on one of the trails), so keep your wits about you.The bird hide is also an amazing little gem

We first visited during the winter of 2023. It was our annual "Dad and boys" camping trip. It just showed that take away all the electronics and screens, and children will still find something to do by using their own imagniation and creativity. The days were nice and warm and the evenings slightly coolish, but nothing like the Gauteng highveld during winter.Bathrooms were clean and provided for an unique experience with the outside shower. The fact that the camping sites are so far from each other, provided ample opportunity to really relax and just switch off. Nights around the campfire gave you that real Africa feel with almost no artifical light spoiling the darkness.Hiking trails were well marked and kept and provided ample kilometres to run and mountain bike on. Chances are pretty good that you will cross paths with the local wildlife like eland, blue wildebeest, giraffes and many more during your hike/run/ride.Will be visiting during March this year again and looking forward to how the bush will look during late summer versus winter.

A fantastic few days in the bush. Richard and Carol were fabulous hosts, and it was a real pleasure to share their beautiful spot in the bush with them. Facilities were clean and well appointed, and our walk was lovely.

Friendly, beautiful bush camp. A fantastic few days in the bush. Richard and Carol were fabulous hosts, and it was a real pleasure to share their beautiful spot in the bush with them. Facilities were clean and well appointed, and our walk was lovely.

Such a beautiful trip from Johannesburg to Matamba Bush Lodge. We had the most spectacular time with our family at this lodge, such beautiful views. One of our favourite getaways! We felt right at home.

Beautiful scenary lovely and most welcoming hosts. I felt like I could stay here forever!Thank you Matamba for memorable time

The experience we had at the lodge and the way we were able to get so up close to the animals was a surreal experience. ||||The hosts and stuff was so welcoming and helpful through out our stay and we felt so at home and comfortable.||||I would highly recommend this place for a time away from the fast pace city life.||||It's great destination for international visitor who would love to get up close and maybe personal with the wildlife 😁

Great stay in a lodge where you can get up close to the wildlife. The experience we had at the lodge and the way we were able to get so up close to the animals was a surreal experience. The hosts and stuff was so welcoming and helpful through out our stay and we felt so at home and comfortable. I would highly recommend this place for a time away from the fast pace city life. It's great destination for international visitor who would love to get up close and maybe personal with the wildlife 😁

The experience we had at the lodge and the way we were able to get so up close to the animals was a surreal experience.The hosts and stuff was so welcoming and helpful through out our stay and we felt so at home and comfortable.I would highly recommend this place for a time away from the fast pace city life.It's great destination for international visitor who would love to get up close and maybe personal with the wildlife 😁

Lovely getaway at Matamba Bush Camp lodge. Everything was clean and well maintained. The lodge area has a main seating lounge, located in the middle of the site, with separate neighbouring sleeping rooms, making it perfect for families and/or groups of friends.Hiking trails are kept clean, allowing you to experience up close encounters with wild life such as Zebras, a variety of buck and giraffes.Hosts are very friendly and accommodating and came to check up on us during our stay.Overall lovely experience! Definitely visiting again!

Petite halte d'un jour dans ce camping sur notre trajet. Nous sommes arrivés en début d'après-midi, une girafe mangeait à côté de notre emplacement. Il y a plusieurs balades à pieds à faire pour voir les animaux mais il faisait chaud donc on a fait qu'une petite marche. Emplacement avec eau et électricité, j'ai adoré la salle de bains extérieure et la cuisine. Nous avons pu manger à l'abri dans la cuisine couverte extérieure (car il pleuvait le soir). Tout est très propre. Les gérants sont venus nous voir pour nous demander si on avait besoin de quelque chose, ils sont très sympathiques.

We camped at this beautiful place in early September. We took the nice, scenic route via Tarentaalstraat to Vaalwater. We had camp site Drongo all to ourselves. Large site with fire pit, water and electricity. Beautiful bathroom with attention to detail. The animals came to see us every morning and evening and the birds were beautiful. The hiking trails are a nice change. Carol is extremely friendly and a great hostess for this wonderful place.

Lovely area with good facilities. We camped and found it to be a lovely stay.

We visited Matamba two years ago and what a lovely experience!! Please ensure you are there for the game being fed at 15h00 on Fridays…what an amazing experience! I must for kidz, felt like I’m in the garden of Eden(I imagine).

Awesome facilities located in the Bushveld. Nature lovers paradise

Bush camp with a number of walking routes Excellent camping spot a couple of hours from the Stockport border with Botswana.Easy to book and we had an enormous site to ourselves. The ablutions were great especially the large showers. Water heated by gas so there was hot water both in the afternoon/evening and morning.The camp has a number of walking routes. These are well laid out with regular route markers. We did the Impala trail (1.5hours). Saw Sable, eland, Impala, giraffe, wart hogs, zebra etc on this walk.

Great little spot. Very convenient and the bathrooms… wow I’ve never seen facilities so neat while camping. Owners are very strict about the “no music” rule which we greatly appreciated.The showers were awesome, always warm water and good pressure. The splash pool was clean and nice and cool, perfect for a quick dip after a long walk on one of the various walking trails available.

Great exclusive camp grounds. Walkability: You can only walk on the reserve, which is stunning Restrooms: Best bathrooms. So clean

Fantastic time spent at Matamba. Great place to unwind

Fantastic as always

Lovely camp site. Very private and quiet. Walking around the farm was certainly a highlight.

What a great camp experience !!Allan & Sue were great hosts and we enjoyed our stay at Matamba.The outdoor bathrooms were a wonderful surprise en we really enjoyed the outdoor showers under the tree.Would have been nice if firewood as included in the price.We will definitely be back for another visit.

Un lugar increíble.Yo lo recomiendo ya que es una reserva donde puedes ver animales de cerca y caminando ya que no hay depredadores y puedes dar paseos a pie. Pues en otros sitios, reservas, parques nacionales... Sólo puedes ir en coche. Y se agradece un paseo después de tanto coche. Y la hospitalidad de los dueños un 10. Gracias Alan!!!!

A great find, especially as a stopover (but please stay over more than one night) to/from Botswana

Amazing weekend getaway We had an absolutely incredible weekend at the Tau Camp at Matamba. Campsite was superb and absolutely private; not to mention massive and extremely well equipped. The shared facilities were nothing short of luxurious and the outside shower is a must! Fantastic game viewing and truly great hosts. Will definitely be back!

Best campsite i have been to, cleanest ablutions you will find at a resort of ANY kind, super well maintained and wildlife on your doorstep every morning, Alan and his wife were super friendly and helpful, will be back asap! Walk and cycle to your hearts desire!

Perfect camping experience, by campers for campers and it shows. The hosts are friendly, and helpful. The sites and facilities are exceptionally well thought out and therefore the best we have seen. The staff ensure everything is clean and maintained daily. In terms of the actual sites, we stayed in Tau camp and really enjoyed the site and the layout of the camp. We did a few of the walks and can definitely recommend giving them a try. We will be back as soon as possible.

Perfect camping experience, by campers for campers and it shows. The hosts are friendly, and helpful. The sites and facilities are exceptionally well thought out and therefore the best we have seen. The staff ensure everything is clean and maintained daily. In terms of the actual sites, we stayed in Tau camp and really enjoyed the site and the layout of the camp. We did a few of the walks and can definitely recommend giving them a try. We will be back as soon as possible.

Camping at Matamba Bush Camp The camping site we stayed was clean with all the necessary amenities available within short walking distance (Toilets, Showers and place to wash dishes)We enjoyed the quietness of the bush and was able to cool off in a small pool that is well maintained.The amenities was cleaned daily and always tidyEven with other campers at the other camping sites it was as if you were the only one there.It is a great place for bird watchers as there is so many species.Matamba is well maintained with many buck and other animals to spot.The best of all is that you have to walk where you want to go and no driving is allowed.Thank you Sue and Allan for a wonderful stay

What an awesome place to relax and get away from everything. Mara's camp was so secluded just what I needed thanks Matamba!

Beautiful, peaceful, clean accommodation.Wonderful place for the whole family.

What an awesome place to relax and get away from everything. Mara's camp was so secluded just what I needed thanks Matamba!

What a piece of heaven only 3 hours from Johannesburg. So quiet and peaceful, if you want to recharge your batteries this is the place to go. Nothing is too much trouble for Alan and Sue. Cannot recommend Matamba enough. We will definitely be back.

Beautiful campsites and bathroom, clean, quite and secluded.

Beautiful campsites. If you're looking for a peaceful camping weekend in the bush, with well-marked trails for walking or trail running, this is it.

Some of the best campsites I have stayed at. Very creative open showers and bathrooms. Really nice to hike the entire farm and spend time in the hides with excellent game sightings

Beautiful campsites. If you're looking for a peaceful camping weekend in the bush, with well-marked trails for walking or trail running, this is it.

Mr moller We camped at Mara’s camp for the third time We can say nothing wrong with the stay except that now you have to pay for firewood Kan die plek ten sterkste aanbeveel as jy hou van stilte en privaatheid .

Impressive bush camp Spent a long weekend at Tau camp with family and friends. Campsites are spacious and far apart from one another; braai areas are cleaned daily. Ablutions are amazing; cleaned and sanitised twice daily. Beautiful place to unwind. Wonderful walks and sightings. Friendly hosts are very special people indeed. Very impressed and will definitely be back.

A really outstanding place to camp! Matamba has a small number of large and beautiful plots which can happily accommodate a couple, or a group of friends with multiple tents. The real surprises are the immaculate ablution blocks/washing up facilities/private outdoor loos which can only be described as luxury game lodge standard! Had a great time and will definitely be back!Gugu, Nick and Yaya

Amazing bush campsite for those who want to just enjoy nature

It will be hard to find a more perfect bush campsite if you are a true bush lover!

Bellissimo campeggio nella natura Ci siamo fermati purtroppo una sola notte , le piazzole sono molto grandi e molto distanti tra loro ,quando scende il buio sembra di essere da soli . Bagni poco distanti e molto puliti . Consigliatissimo

Vielleicht das berühmteste WC Südafrikas Alan & Sue sind super Gastgeber! Das Gelände ist eingezäunt, am Gate ist ein Schloss. Nach einem Anruf auf den 4 angegebene Telefonnummern bekommt man geöffnet & wird zu seiner Campsite gebracht. Das openair WC ist SEHR liebevoll eingerichtet, sauber und ein echtes Highlight. Feuerholz gibt es kostenlos, die Campsites sind weit genug voneinander entfernt, so dass ausreichend Privatsphäre gegeben ist. Es gibt sogar einen kleinen Pool. Auf dem Gelände finden sich Kudus, Eland- und Sableantilopen, sowie einige Giraffen. Man kann sich frei auf dem Gelände zu Fuß bewegen und kleinere Walks unternehmen. Die campsites sind sehr sauber und bieten einen Wasseranschluss.Das Matamba Bush Camp ist perfekt gelegen für Durchreisende auf dem Weg. Ach Zimbabwe oder Botswana, sowohl auf dem Hinweg oder auch Rückweg ein sinnvoller Zwischenstopp wenn man von Johannesburg fliegt.

accogliente Abbiamo soggiornato in questo campeggio arrivando da Johannesburg e diretti in Botswana. E' un'ottima soluzione per spezzare il viaggio. Si trova in una piccola proprietà dove vivono impala e giraffe. Ci sono due aree campeggio: Tau e Mara. Noi siamo stati al Tau. C'è il boma al centro e un pochino di legna a disposizione. I bagni, molto puliti, sono poco distanti. Avevamo la cena compresa quindi il proprietario (vive in una bella casa poco distante ma sempre all'interno della proprietà) ci portato pasta al forno cotta in pesanti pentole di ghisa e un'insalata mista con feta. Abbiamo dovuto pagare solo le bibite. Abbiamo usato tavoli e sedie con stoviglie in dotazione della nostra jeep. Di notte silenzio completo. Lo consiglio assolutamente

Amazing! One of the best camp sites where we have been in Southern Africa. Great ablutions, Very friendly owners, the estate is great as well for trail running. You can even buy local honey there. We woke up to a view of giraffes from our camp

Oase in de wilderness Wat een onverwachte prachtige plek met buitendouche, buiten wc en zwembad....ook binnenaccommodatie....Mark bood ons Gnoe vlees aan en daar hebben we een braai van gemaakt.Prachtige plek, alles klopt en alles werkt en is goed onderhouden...top en wat een lage prijs!

Repeat visit. We returned to Matamba again and were happy to do so. Everything is well maintained. No lack of hot water. Great to see all the Giraffe, Eland, Sable, Wildebeast, Zebra and numerous birds. Dont forget your swim suit. The pool is very refreshing. Always get great sunsets and beautiful dark skies for stargazing. Plenty of space at each campsite, and lots of distance between sites.

Perfect facilities but too crowded Matamba is the ultimate bush lodge. Beautiful large stands with large trees (remember that until the first rains in October there is no shade). Water on tap, fire place that gets cleaned daily, ample firewood topped up every day, and fantastic clean 5 star bathrooms. The hikes are well marked and leads to the planes with lots of animals when feeding in the dry months. The hide is too far from Tau camp for a sundowner unless you are healthy and fit and no driving is allowed on the farm. Alan and Sue are great hosts, meets you at the gate and takes you to your camp site. They are experienced campers and try to give you the ultimate bush camp experience. Now for the bad part. We camped during the September long week-end. There were two sites with 5 families with small children. We could not use the pool as it was occupied by screaming splashing children. There are too few ablution facilities for everyone. If you have the time to drive 3 hours from Gauteng, it is the best camping spot in the north for a week-end. Avoid the busy times for the perfect bush break.

Wonderful place we spent two nights at this beautiful, spacious campsite. From Vaalwater we phoned and Sue came to open the gate. She is very welcoming, friendly and helpful. On the way to our site, we saw a baby zebra of 5 days old.Each day you get fresh wood and the burnt ash of the day before is cleaned. We used the outside shower and that was great; the facilities in general are great. You can buy a booklet with maps and 5 well-marked trails which is very well worth it.If you want to join for the animal feeding, you have to arrange this in advance. In any case we saw lots of game when walking around the Matamba plains.We could easily have stayed longer.

Camping at fantastic Tau campsite Lovely, quiet and peaceful place with « the most beautiful ablution in Africa ». I agree with you, Allan ;). We spent only one night and we are sure to come back again for spending more time there and doing game walks.

Bush Camping zum Entspannen Das Matamba Bush Camp liegt in den Waterbergen ca. 2 h nördlich von Pretoria. Die Straße dorthin ist meistens gut und führt nach der Abfahrt von der N1 durch eine grandiose Landschaft. Das Camp selbst ist großzügig angelegt, so dass man von seinen Nachbarn so gut wie nichts mitbekommt. Die Standplätze werden durch Bäume beschattet und jeder hat eine eigene Feuerstelle. Die Toiletten und Duschen sind originell gestaltet und sehr sauber. Tipp für den Winter: auch wenn es kühl erscheint auf jeden Fall die Open Air Dusche benutzen. In der Sonne wärmt man schneller auf. Auf der Farm kann man nicht mit dem eigenen Auto rumfahren, aber es lohnt sich dort zu wandern. Die Wanderwege sind gut ausgeschildert und man sieht auf jeden Fall Giraffen, Säbelantilopen, Nyala, Eland und Zebras. Für Vogelfreunde ist die Sommersaison empfehlenswerter als der Winter. Das Laufen im tiefen Sand ist allerdings etwas anstrengend. Wenn man abends am Feuer sitzt und die Antilopen in unmittelbarer Nähe vorbeiziehen ist es Entspannung pur.

A true hidden gem. Stunning location with uber-campsites. Great open air showers with a sense tranquil luxery. Giraffes walking in our backyard. With a tiny but ok pool. Great with kids.

This weekend was the third camping trip at Matamba. I absolutely love it there. It is proper bush camping with awesome facilities and great staff.Thanks again Mark, we'll see you again.

Great camp site! Super friendly owners that even escorted me to my camp site after I arrived at night. Love that there are no lights anywhere! (The stars are a must see!) Beautiful outdoor bathroom facilities. Firewood provided too. Only small problem might be for some, especially with young kids, camp sites are on river sand. It's not dusty, but if your kids are crawling around they will be.. then again I was there middle of winter! I'll still definitely be back!

Beautiful bush camp A wonderful break away from busy Joburg! Our camp site was absolutely stunning; very spacious, huge shady trees, fresh drinking water, thorn-free. Spotless hotel-quality ablutions. Neighboring camp sites too far away to disturb you. Stunning walks where we came across giraffe, impala, kudu and eland.There is nothing nicer than waking up in the night to the sound of jackals!Thank you Mark for your hospitality 😎

Relax e natura Luogo meraviglioso, in mezzo alla natura e agli animali, dove si possono fare bellissime passeggiate (non ci sono animali pericolosi) in totale tranquillità. Ci siamo fermati solo una notte ma sarebbe valso la pena restare più a lungo. Siamo arrivati tardi ma i gestori ci hanno aspettato e Susan ci ha accolto con una pentola di deliziose lasagne!

Camping delight We have stayed at Matamba twice now and each time has been amazing. The facilities and camp sites are brilliant. It really is the most perfect place to get away from everything. You can ride a bicycle or walk the trails and there is a lovely splash pool. Sue and Alan are the most amazing hosts. Just 3 hours drive from Johannesburg.

Eco camping at its best Just three hours away from JHB, this is the place to unwind with your own campsite that’s extremely well serviced.Allan meets you at the gate, escorts you to your campsite, explains the layout with the do’s and don’ts.Cleanest campsite I’ve ever been to, water on tap..... tastes great, wood supplied, bin, power point. The ablutions are spotless with quality two ply, hand soap & cream, hand towel to boot.Swimming pool is spotlessly clean and well maintained. We did the 7,5 km trail and were delighted to see giraffe, zebra, magnificent eland, impala even though our time of day was at temp peaks when you least expect to see game.Our game camera caught an aardvark in the early hours and we saw a giraffe at 1.30 am just 20m from our van.What a lovely break from the city. I’ll most certainly be returning.

Incredibile inizio, indimenticabile fine Ci siamo fermati sia all’andata che al ritorno del nostro viaggio in Botswana. Non ci sono parole per descrivere la tranquillità,la cura al dettaglio e l’immensa gentilezza dello staff di questo meraviglioso posto! Speriamo ritornarci presto! Un grazie speciale alla signora che ci ha regalato emozioni uniche!

Wunderschöne Campsite Auf unserer vierwöchigen Reise durch den Süden Afrikas eine der schönsten Campsites. Man campiert mitten in einem lichten Wald, die nächsten Gäste sind 200 Meter entfernt, sehr viel Privatsphäre, kostenloses Feuerholz und die besten sanitären Anlagen auf unserer Reise. Alan und Sue sind perfekte Gastgeber und wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Wer in der Vaalwater-Region campieren möchte ist hier an der besten Adresse. Auch gut geeignet für einen Stopover auf der Fahrt von/nach Botswana, rund 3h ab Johannesburg.

Unique camping experience What a beautiful game farm with 4 individual campsites spaced away from spotless ablutions, so that you feel like you are alone in the bush. Lovely game walks with plenty to discover. Amazing experiences with children as an introduction to game walking north of the South African borders. Totally blessed by our time spent at Matamba. Highly recommended.

Great, Great, Great. This was one of our best weekend camping excursions yet. The place is immaculately maintained and looked after. I wish I could live here all year round. Well done on a great product for our campers...

Awesome camp site. Private and really quiet. Great outdoor bathrooms. Will definitely go back.

Peaceful and well run campsite with lovely game walks

Bush perfection Matamba has ro be the finest bush get away in the country. Close to Johannesburg, a really easy and enjoyable drive. Sue, Alan and John do everything, go out of their way, to make sure that your stay is what you want it to be. We spent a week at Matamba (our second visit) in Mara's Camp at the end of June 2018, simply spectacular. My wife and I are experienced campers and had suggested Matamba to our family (who are (were) not campers) - every one of our party was blown away by the experience at Matamba. One of our party celebrated her birthday on the second day of our stay - Sue arrived with champagne just to add to the experience - brilliant. John's visit every day made sure that our camp was first class all the time. Mara has no power (and please keep it that way Alan and Sue!) and John made sure that he fetched my Apple Mac, took it to charge it for me and returned it wrapped in plastic to protect it from the dust. Permanent re-stocked woodpiles - great. Alan's daily visit assures you that the Matamba team are aware of your needs and that everything is as you want it. Well done team! Take binoculars, cameras, walking shoes and enjoy it. If you're a runner, take your kit, plenty of routes and hard work in the sand. The animals are calm and all around, it felt like even they welcomed us. Go, and let the bush work its magic on you. Writing this at home I'm missing that early morning coffee sitting in the chill of a winter daybreak, the comforting camp fire each night, the bush bathrooms, the smell of Africa. We'll be back that's for sure and, it would seem, so will our non-camper family.

Attention to detail Lovely spot close to Jhb/Pta where they have taken great care of the little things that make time there just that more special. In the middle of winter with lots of dust and sand about the outdoor shower area was a dream. John delivered new wood every morning and took the rubbish away, and Sue and Alan were always on hand to help out. Lovely walks, sand bit too thick to ride with young ones (6&7yrs) and the pool must be lovely distraction in summer - bit to cold in winter but they kids did give it a bash anyway! brrrr

Matamba Bush Paradise! We stayed at Mara's Camp in Matamba, which is a private campsite for your group only - a 20 min walk away from the other campsite Tau. Mara's has no electricity (however hot gas showers), and you feel completely connected to nature and cut-off from the craziness of normal life. There are two separate open air bathrooms that are beautifully decorated - those awesome outdoor showers were the highlight of the trip! The star gazing is also out of this world (even whilst showering!).Also, whilst having morning coffee at the hide we were graced with the presence of a friendly giraffe, much to the delight of the kids. We were worried that it would be chilly camping (end of April), however it's much warmer than Johannesburg at this time of year, and a campfire to sit around was all we needed to stay warm at night. Firewood is included in the costs, so no need to get chilly!I would highly recommend as a getaway for family and friends.

Peace & Quiet One of the best campsites I've been at. Peaceful and so relaxing with only seeing your neighbors from far away. Campsites are far from each other at Tau camp but close enough to the ablutions.Hiking on the reserve is great too with many places to sit such as hides and benches spread out to relax and observe the animals.A lot of added thought is put in to make this a great place to camp and still have clean ablutions.Thank you Alan & Sue, we shall return!

As fine a Bush Camp as you will find We stayed here on part of a tour last week and I was very impressed, the camp was large, nice mowed with thornless trees (I should remember what the owner told me they were), Nice hot showers. All the way great and my favorite camp after about 15 other camps throughout South Africa. Since the critters are calm and not man-eaters, you do walking tours. Our highlight was running into a group of giraffes, perhaps 7 or so that just stared us down while we took lots of pictures! A truly great place to stay and experience, I wish we would have had another day or two here.

Stunning 5* camping We have visited a couple of times and we were never disappointed. Sue and Alan is running a beautiful campsite in the bush with water, electricity and fire place (braai). The ablutions is always extremely neat and they are always available. On my birthday I received a ice cold bottle of champagne on ice at my campsite. We just love the nature and surroundings and the access is roads is good. This is my best campsite in SA.

2nd time just as good Had a return visit to Matamba Bush Camp, this time after some rains. Still as beautiful, peaceful and invigorating as before. 3 days relaxing overlong bush walks, bird watching is always a treat here. Thanks for the warm welcome.

Serenity If you love the bush-veld, and can do without the need for game drives and the Big Five, then Matamba will satisfy your bush call. The game farm has good general game (Antelope), giraffe and once you tune in the bird life is abundant. The two "Camps", Tau and Mara, each have their attractions. Mara is isolated and has no power - my first choice. Its serviced by two amazing bush facilities (open air loo with a view) and showers (Hot water supplied via gas). Not much else mind you, but the set up caters for the bush camper with equipment in tow. Or those who can leave life's comforts at home when they travel. Tau has more by way of "luxury". There are five huge sites (Each can easily host four camping families - think if these as laager's). There is a decent and very clean washroom building - Its a hike from most the sites so exercise guaranteed. There is also a communal Kitchen block and like Mara, a few of the outside bush washroom areas.The pool is the big sell here. From Mara its a sturdy 30-40min hike. While from the Tau sites its mere minutes. Its small (Not designed for family picnics) - which is perfect as it allows for some peace in the day away from the camp site. Driving on the farm is not encouraged, so its a venue more for those who either are happy to sit under the large Syringa trees and read/sleep, otherwise pack some hike shoes and do some walking through the well laid out paths in the open and wild savanna of Africa.

Great relaxing private reserve We camped here for two nights as our last stop on a two month trip. It was easily one of the best campsites we stayed in. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The pitch was large and very well maintained. When we arrived we were greeted by three giraffes chilling out in our space!The ablutions are top class. Very nicely done.This is a walking only game farm. There are several hours worth of trails to follow which will give you opportunities to see various species in a beautiful setting. Why they choose to charge a tiny nominal fee for their one page trail map, I don't understand. Why not just include it and raise the camping price by a few rand? That was the only tiny part of the stay that wasn't a class act.Highly reccomended.

Diamond in the Bush The gem in the bush. Fortunate to have our own space in the bush, beautiful ablution block, swimming pool, walks well marked, staff friendly and helpful. We decided to stay another night it was that good.