Addo Elephant National Park Matyholweni

Camp Matyholweni in the Addo Elephant National Park

Description

Camp Matyholweni, opened in October 2004, is the new satellite rest camp in the park. Matyholweni (which means "in the bush" in the Xhosa language) is situated in the new southern block of the park near the small town of Colchester. Access to the camp is very convenient, with the N2 highway (between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown) a mere 3 km from the camp. 61 units are available in the main camp and 12 units available in Camp Matyholweni.
The camp has 12 self-catering chalets, nine of which sleep two people. Three of the chalets sleep two people plus a sleeper couch suitable for one or two children.

A new road road through the Southern block, links Camp Matyholweni to the Addo Main Camp and the main game viewing area. Large game such as elephants, buffalo, zebra etc. will only be released in this area once fencing is complete in 2008. Please note that the gate linking the two Camps opens at 7.00am and closes at 5.30pm. At present, the Matyholweni area is home to many bird species and smaller mammals such as bushbuck, bushpig, kudu and common duiker.

Contact Details

Bontebok National Park
Tel:

+27 (0) 27 341-2366
fax

+27 (0) 27 341-1815
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Attractions

5 Things to Seek

1. Bushpig
2. Bushbuck
3. Stanley’s bustard
4. Malachite sunbird
5. Flightless dung beetle (which has right of way on the roads!)

Addo Elephant National Park Matyholweni

Facilities

Cottages (CO2) with:
- 2 single beds
- Barbeque Facilities
- Equipped kitchen
- Fan
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Open Plan
- Wc and shower

Family Cottages (FA3) with:
- 2 single beds; single sleeper couch in same room
- Barbeque Facilities
- couch not suitable for adults
- Equipped kitchen
- Fan
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Open Plan
- Wc and shower

The nearby town of Colchester has the following facilities: fuel station, supply shops, restaurant and ATM machines.

Directions

Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown, pass Coega harbour on your right. Cross the Sundays River bridge. Turn off to your left at the sign that says “Camp Matyholweni”. Follow this road for about 3 km until you enter Matyholweni Gate at Camp Matyholweni.

Addo Elephant National Park Matyholweni