Guest reviews for Mathyolweni Restcamp
Most recent Guest sightings:
13 Jan 2012
Review
"We enjoyed the new camp. Lovely equipped houses. I would like to make a suggestion of perhaps put in a swimming pool. Currently you need to drive all the way to the main camp to swim. Especially when it is very hot and that should be most of the times."
- Francois Keulder (South Africa)
23 Dec 2011
Mathyolweni Restcamp
"Is net jammer daar was nie internet toegang nie."
- Craig Rae (SA Burger)
28 Nov 2011
Relaxing Weekend
"I must say my family and I had a great weekend at the national park. The kids were simply ecstatic about the different animals they saw but just a bit disappointed about seeing only one lion but nonetheless they enjoyed it. The accommodation was excellent quite cozy. We will definitely be back soon."
- Cheslyn DuPlessis (South African)
11 Sep 2011
Need more animals
"Hi there,
On a positive the cottage was great and we enjoyed the evenings around the fire,however this was our second visit to the park and must say again were disappointed with the amount of animals in the park. Entrance fees and accommodation prices are more or less the same than "Kruger" but you don't get the same satisfaction.
Regards
Fanie & Chantel Steyn"
- Fanie (SA)
05 Sep 2011
Camp Matyholweni Rest Camp Review
"From the initial booking phase right up to the booking out phase on our last day, I have nothing but praise for SA National Parks. The service was at all times friendly, helpful and professional, the accommodation was stylish, clean, spacious, luxurious and perfectly located. The Main Camp Restaurant and Shop were very reasonably priced and well stocked. The Night Game Drive was a highlight, our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. Camp Motyholweni is located in the Southern part of the camp, if you do intend to do a night game drive, keep in mind you will not be able to return to your camp through the park, you will have to drive around the park, a minor inconvenience considering the absolute pleasure of the night game drive. We enjoyed the fact that our camp was not amidst the hussle and the bustle of the Main Camp. We will definitely return and have recommended the camp to all our friends and family."
- Monique Niehaus (South African)
22 Aug 2011
Mathyolweni Restcamp
"We had a very pleasant stay, The accommodation was good,clean and comfortable, could not ask for more. Had good viewing, mostly in the north of the reserve. we wanted to have a look at the Marine section on our way out and to have a picnic lunch there. Asked for a map but none were available and verbal directions were poor.We drove for ages not seeing a sign, so we drove home. Disappointing. Thank you"
- Christa Ricketts (South African)
17 Jul 2011
Addo Park Experience
"We had a great experience in the park except for getting lost in the dark on the second day without an emergency contact number and being confronted by elephants. We were also happy to see 4 of the big 5. We did not like the fact that we had a field mouse in our house who ran around on the cupboards at night."
- Neil van Schalkwyk (South African)
11 May 2011
Very good
"I was very impressed and my stay was exceptional. I am going to visit that specific camp again next year.Keep up the good work!"
- J.C.Slabber (RSA)
23 Mar 2011
Matyholweni Rest Camp
"The cottages were beautiful, the setting quiet, the wildlife in the south part of the part very abundant. We'd highly recommend staying at Matyholweni!"
- Janet Penn (USA)
02 Mar 2011
Addo Elephant Park experience
"We enjoyed our stay. The accommodation was very good. Would have liked to do a night or sunset drive, but was not prepared to drive out of the park and do a round about trip to enter at Matyholweni again."
- A Hayward (SA)
03 Dec 2010
Awesome
"The new camp is now the best from an access perspective, being so close to the Sundays River entrance.
With the gate removed there is no time constraints to enter the main park area. The animals have moved down south, with herds of buffalo, elephant and two hyena spotted in close proximity to the camp.
DSTV is now included in the units, to make it an all round sensational holiday."
- Searle (RSA)
05 Nov 2010
Mathyolweni Restcamp
"A short trip. We just enjoy the peace and quiet of a game park."
- R George (S A )
11 Oct 2010
A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN
"Wow! Who needs to travel miles to the Kruger when one can see it all in the Eastern Cape at Addo. The new Matyholweni camp is amazingly well equipped and comfortable. We loved being in a smaller camp, hidden in the natural bush, away from the hustle and bustle of the main camp. With Colechester down the road, one can still get everything you need. Bravo National Parks!"
- Lara Barnard (South African)
19 Jul 2010
Great trip
"We had a great time and were very impressed.Our accomodation was perfect and we cant wait to visit again"
- Colin (south african)
23 Jun 2010
comments on 2 nights at Matyholweni
"Saw a caracal. really enjoyed our first stay at this end of Addo, cottage very nice, staff at office excellent, TV in cottage very bad, always going off, and a ridiculous selection of programs, could get Al Jezeera and also Islam TV but no news channel or 120"
- Leach (S.A.)
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05 Dec 2009
Great experience
"We enjoyed our stay in the rest camp and were impressed with the number of animals in Addo. The houses were well equipped."
- Ida Merete Kraft (Great Btitain)
04 Dec 2009
Mathyolweni Restcamp
"One of the best appointed and placed accommodation units in all your parks.
Very perturbed at number of tourists who climb out of their vehicles or lean out very far for photos. I feel that SANP owe it to all of us and our environment and animals to be harsher in the execution of its rules on this regard.
All in all a most enjoyable experience."
- Harry Prince (South African)
06 Oct 2009
Permit
"We had a great time at the camp, which was exceptionally clean and well kept. My only suggestion was that we arrived after 5 on Sunday evening, and the office was closed. We could not get our permit until after 7 on Monday. However, we were told that in spite of only having the permit for one night, we had to pay to for two nights even though we could not access the area."
- melanie Black (South Africa)
06 Jul 2009
Relaxing Getaway
"I arranged the trip as a surprise for my husband's birthday so that we could get away from the mad rush and relax and enjoy ourselves in the bush, somewhere not too far from PE. (We have a 1 yr old boy that normally keeps us very busy). We both enjoy the outdoors and wildlife so it was wonderful to experience seeing all the animals in the park and getting back to our private thatched chalet to relax with a good red wine around a warm fire under the stars. A much needed break, which went far too quickly. We thoroughly enjoyed it - thank you!"
- Diane Brett (South African)
26 Jun 2009
Mathyolweni Restcamp
"Cottage was lovely - cant fault the accommodation.
Staff very friendly & polite.
Will choose main camp on our next visit, as we will be back."
- leigh mcnamara (sa)
16 Mar 2009
Very good stay
"We had a pleasant and nice stay at Matyholweni"
- de Nooij (the Netherlands)
11 Mar 2009
Beautiful!
"The small thatched cottages are barely visible above the surrounding bush and all you can see from you private balcony are the surrounding hills. A big plus is the braai place (BBQ) on your balcony. There are no shops/restuarants at the camp which is a plus as the atmosphere remains calm and all one hears are the birds. Highly recommended for nature lovers and for those just wanting some peace and quiet."
- Claire Price