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Matyholweni Rest Camp

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Matyholweni, which means “in the bush” in Xhosa is located near the coastal town of Colchester at the Sundays River Mouth, 3km off the N2 highway, Matyholweni is easily accessible and provides a second gateway into the Park. Amenities such as shops, restaurants and a fuel station are available in the nearby town.

Visitors have access to the main wildlife viewing area of the Park via the southern access road which links to Addo Main Camp. Please note that the gate linking these two sections of the Park closes at 5.30pm and there is no access after this time. The distance from Camp Matyholweni to Addo Main Camp through the Park is 39km. The southern access road is not accessible to buses and caravans. Bookings are made through Central Reservations.

 10 Things to Seek

  • Bushpig
  • Bushbuck
  • Stanley’s bustard
  • Malachite sunbird
  • Flightless dung beetle
    (which has right of way on the roads!)
  • Buffalo
  • Red hartebeest
  • Burchell’s zebra
  • Eland
  • Kudu

 

Contact Matyholweni

Tel: +27(0)41 4680916/8
Fax: +27(0)41 4680949

Email: matyholweni@sanparks.org

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Accommodation

Cottages

Family cottages

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Activities

  • Self-drive Game Viewing.
  • Nearby beach access at the Sundays River Mouth (Please note: entry fee via a private caravan resort is payable). Fishing is allowed on the Sundays River and from the beach with a valid permit.
  • Activities such as river cruises and canoe trails are run by operators in in the nearby town (about 3km away) of Colchester/Cannonville.

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Facilities

The following facilities are available at a nearby town of Matyholweni:

  • A supermarket, fuel station and restaurants are available in the nearby town (about 3km away) of Colchester/Cannonville.

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How to get there

GPS coordinates

Directions from Port Elizabeth (PE)

Take the N2 towards Grahamstown. Just before the town of Colchester and after crossing the bridge over Sundays River, take the sign posted road Left to Camp Matyholweni. Follow the signs for about 3km to enter Matyholweni Gate and Camp Matyholweni.

Office and Gate hours

  • Main Camp Reception is open from 07:00 to 16:00 daily.
  • Matyholweni gate is open from 07:00 to 16:00. A security guard is stationed at the gate to allow access to visitors with proof of accommodation bookings after 16:00.
  • Check in time for accommodation is from 13:00 onwards. Check-out time is 10:00 on the day of departure.

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Park Map

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Camp Matyholweni

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Tariffs

Members of SANParks’ loyalty programme WILD do not pay conservation fees provided that proof of Identity and their WILD card are shown on arrival.

Daily Conservation Fees for 1 September 2009 to 31 October 2010

South African Citizens and Residents (with ID):

R30 per person, per day

SADC Nationals (with passport):

R60 per person, per day
R30 per child, per day

Standard Conservation Fee (Foreign Visitors):

R130 per adult, per day
R65 per child, per day

Wild Card: Year Permits available for all our guests

 

Tariffs for 1 September 2009 to 31 October 2010
Unit type
No. of units
Rate
Base
Max. beds
Add. Adult
Add. Child
Matyholweni Rest Camp

7

R750

1-2

2 single beds

n/a

n/a

Cottage CO2Z (accessible to the mobility challenged)

2

R750

1-2

2 single beds

n/a

n/a

Family Cottage FA3

3

R750

1-2

2 single beds and 1 single sleeper couch

R144

R72

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