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Mata-Mata Rest Camp
Sleeps 24 · 6 rooms
About this place
Mata-Mata sits on the western edge of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, on the dry bed of the Auob River and right against the Namibian border. The riverbed and its line of camel thorn trees draw a steady traffic of game, and the camp's waterhole can be watched from within the rest camp itself.
The Auob's calcrete ridges and sparse grass are good country for gemsbok, springbok, blue wildebeest and red hartebeest, with predators following the herds. Raptors are a particular feature, and the camp is well placed for the slow, patient game viewing the Kalahari rewards.
Facilities are more developed than the park's wilderness camps, with a shop, fuel, a swimming pool and a range of chalets and camping sites. A border post here also allows guests to cross into Namibia, making Mata-Mata a useful staging point as well as a destination in its own right.
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6 rooms, sleeps 2 to 6
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This area is a beautiful destination in Northern Cape, offering visitors access to local amenities, natural attractions, and the authentic character of South African life.
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Where is Mata-Mata Rest Camp located?
Mata-Mata Rest Camp is in Northern Cape. The map on this page shows exactly where it is.
How many guests can Mata-Mata Rest Camp accommodate?
Mata-Mata Rest Camp accommodates up to 24 guests.
How do I book Mata-Mata Rest Camp?
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with SANParks, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom. Nearby Spekboom stays book the same way if you want to mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
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