Matyholweni Rest Camp
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.
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!)
Highlights
Addo is a sanctuary to elephants, Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle.
Facilities
A fuel station selling petrol and diesel is available between 07:00 and 17:00.A shop selling curios, snacks and basic supplies is open between 08:00 and 18:00 (Please note: times vary according to season, please check with park staff).An al-la-carte restaurant is available in the main camp and is open for all meals from 07:00 to 22:00. Bookings are advisable, especially for dinner. A swimming pool is available for overnight visitors.A picnic and braai area is available for day visitors.The SASOL Red Bishop Bird HideThe PPC Discovery Trail is accessible to all, including the visually and mobility-impaired.There is a public telephone and a post box near the reception. Post is collected for delivery every week day morning at 09:00. A post office is situated in the town of Addo, approximately 15 km from the park.Credit cards are accepted for payment of accommodation, activities (except for the Alexandria Hiking trail and the Zuurberg horse trails), shop purchases and restaurant meals.A First National Bank with ATM is situated in the town of Addo, 15 km from the park. Other banking facilities are located in the town of Kirkwood, 35 km from the park and Port Elizabeth, 75 km from the park.A la Carte restaurant and curio shop available.Underground wildlife viewing hide.
Accommodation
Cottage:2 single beds, Barbeque Facilities, Equipped kitchen, Fan, Fridge, Microwave, No additional persons allowed, Open Plan, Wc and shower.Family Cottage:2 single beds; single sleeper couch in same room, Barbeque Facilities, couch not suitable for adults, Equipped kitchen, Fan, Fridge, Microwave, No additional persons allowed, Open Plan, Wc and showerCamp reached from N2, access road open to Main CampCheck-in at Matyholweni itself, not Main Camp