Matamba Bush Campsite

Matamba Bush Campsite is a campsite built by campers for campers. It offers two exclusive upmarket bush campsites situated on a beautiful four-hundred hectares private game farm, two and a half hours from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Matamba is suitable as a weekend getaway or as a stopover on the way to Botswana.

Tau camp is spread over about four hectares, with the campsites and facilities connected by paths winding through the open woodland. It has five individual sites, namely Drongo, Hornbill, Oriole, Kingfisher, and Francolin, which are approximately two-hundred meters apart, ensuring privacy. Each site features a fireplace, water tap, and power. The main bathroom and kitchen have power, with provisions for campers to plug in an extension if required.

The spacious family bathroom is a thatch building with existing rocks as the shower floor and netting windows offering views of the surrounding bush. Gas geysers at all units ensure an endless supply of hot water. There is an outside shower and toilet constructed around existing trees. The kitchen, also thatch, has two washing sinks, an info area, and a table and chairs for sharing traveling experiences.

Mara's Camp is a private camp for one group only, with two private bathrooms. It is situated in a lovely thick woodland in the middle of the farm, built from natural materials, blending perfectly into the surrounding bush. The two outside family bathrooms are stunningly built around tall trees, each with a shower featuring rock floors, a flush toilet, and basin. A gas geyser supplies hot water. The wash-up area is built into a thicket of trees overlooking zebra plains. There is a large central fireplace, and firewood is supplied. However, there is no power at this camp.

Both campsites are unfenced, allowing game to wander freely through. Animals are commonly found in and around the camps. There are three waterholes and a natural spring. Kibu hide is a viewing deck two meters up in a wild Syringa tree, overlooking Zebra plains and a small waterhole. Ndege hide overlooks the spring and is a thatch building on stilts, providing a lovely place to spend a few hours.

There is no driving on the farm, but there are over sixty kilometers of sandy tracks to explore on foot or by mountain bike (requiring experience due to thick sand in places). Four marked trails are available, but the entire farm is open to be enjoyed. Matamba features a large variety of relaxed plains game accustomed to people walking, often allowing for close encounters. Birding is also rewarding, with over 200 species recorded. With lovely trees, wild flowers, and grasses, Matamba is a place to relax, unwind, and simply enjoy the bush.