Retreat, Rewild, Rediscover
Boutique Safari Accommodation near Cape Town , on the West Coast Private Game Reserve
Retreat, Rewild, Rediscover
Find stillness, awaken your senses, and follow the call of the wild. Welcome to the Rooikat Safari Collection
Safari Accommodation near Cape Town
Retro Charm & Raw Wilderness
Are you looking for Safari accommodation near Cape Town? – Welcome to the Rooikat Safari Collection, our exclusive private houses – The Salt Mine – are situated on the West Coast Private Game Reserve. Here our guests can explore sweeping landscapes rich in wildlife, from elegant giraffes to elusive caracals, and experience unforgettable adventures – from immersive safari game drives to guided horseback safaris, and seasonal tours of the West Coast flowers in bloom.
The Game Reserve is nestled within the heart of the West Coast. Just 5 km from Yzerfontein beach and bordering the West Coast National Park, our two self-catering houses, known as The Salt Mine, invite you to escape to a world where retro charm meets raw wilderness, only 1 hour from Cape Town
Rewild at the West Coast Private Game Reserve, Reconnect with family and friends and Rediscover the wealth of cultural and natural history of the West Coast.
Stay at The Salt Mine, two exclusive self-catering houses on the West Coast Private Game Reserve—just 5 km from Yzerfontein and 1 hour from Cape Town.
Surrounded by wildlife and wildflowers, you’ll explore open landscapes on game drives, horseback safaris, and seasonal flower tours.
Rewild, reconnect, and rediscover the natural and cultural riches of the West Coast.
The Salt Mine
Tucked into the heart of the West Coast Private Game Reserve, The Salt Mine is a place to slow down, reconnect, and live a little wilder. This hidden retreat invites you to savour the quiet magic of the bush – Our safari accommodation is located only 1 hour from Cape Town.
Thoughtfully designed with a respectful nod to the area’s historic gypsum mining legacy, these two self-catering houses blend a retro character with earthy West Coast charm. From cast iron fireplaces and natural textures to wide verandas and wood-fired hot tubs, The Salt Mine offers a stay that feels both grounded in nature and comfortably elevated.
Each house is suitable for 1 family or 2 couples, or book both houses for larger groups.
The Salt Mine is a hidden retreat on the West Coast Private Game Reserve. The houses offer a place to slow down, reconnect, and embrace the quiet rhythm of the wild.
With a design Inspired by the area’s gypsum mining past, the houses combine retro charm with natural textures, fireplaces, wide verandas and wood-fired hot tubs.
Ideal for one family or two couples, or book both houses for a group escape.
The Salt Mine
The Salt Mine is a hidden retreat on the West Coast Private Game Reserve. The houses offer a place to slow down, reconnect, and embrace the quiet rhythm of the wild.
With a design Inspired by the area’s gypsum mining past, the houses combine retro charm with natural textures, fireplaces, wide verandas and wood-fired hot tubs.
Ideal for one family or two couples, or book both houses for a group escape.
Experiences
Go from thrilling game drives and horseback safaris through open plains to the kaleidoscopic beauty of the West Coast flower season, all within the reserve’s wild embrace. Watch giraffes stride past salt pans, spot zebras between blooms, or simply unwind in the comfort of stillness and space.
When you’re ready to explore beyond the reserve, nearby adventures await: whale watching along the coast (Nov–Jan), fishing trips to Dassen Island, scenic beach walks on Yzerfontein’s 16 Mile Beach, and cultural journeys at the !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre, just minutes away. Top it off with a visit to local restaurants and seaside bars, and you’ve got the perfect bush-and-beach escape — immersive, accessible, and deeply rooted in the soul of the West Coast.
Experiences
Go from thrilling game drives and horseback safaris through open plains to the kaleidoscopic beauty of the West Coast flower season, all within the reserve’s wild embrace. Watch giraffes stride past salt pans, spot zebras between blooms, or simply unwind in the comfort of stillness and space.
When you’re ready to explore beyond the reserve, nearby adventures await: whale watching along the coast (Nov–Jan), fishing trips to Dassen Island, scenic beach walks on Yzerfontein’s 16 Mile Beach, and cultural journeys at the !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre, just minutes away. Top it off with a visit to local restaurants and seaside bars, and you’ve got the perfect bush-and-beach escape – immersive, accessible, and deeply rooted in the soul of the West Coast.
Set across 1,760 hectares of wilderness, the West Coast Private Game Reserve is a hidden gem along South Africa’s coastline. Home to giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hartebeest, kudu, springbok, impala, and even elusive caracal, the reserve offers intimate encounters with a wide range of wildlife. It is the safari destination nearest to Cape Town.
The reserve is especially magical during the West Coast flower season (August to September), when the veld bursts into colour. This natural spectacle showcases the critically endangered Hopefield Sand Fynbos and Saldanha Flats Strandveld, making each visit a rare ecological experience.
Whether you’re tracking wildlife, spotting flamingos, or wandering through blooming fields, this is a place where nature dazzles in every direction.
Set across 1,760 hectares of wilderness, the West Coast Private Game Reserve is a hidden gem along South Africa’s coastline. Home to giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hartebeest, kudu, springbok, impala, and even elusive caracal, the reserve offers intimate encounters with a wide range of wildlife.
The reserve is especially magical during the West Coast flower season (August to October), when the veld bursts into colour. This natural spectacle showcases the critically endangered Hopefield Sand Fynbos and Saldanha Flats Strandveld, making each visit a rare ecological experience.
Whether you’re tracking wildlife, spotting flamingos, or wandering through blooming fields, this is a place where nature dazzles in every direction.
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Packages & Promotions
Surf & Turf Safari Package
This package is a truly unique experience, combing a 3 night stay at the Rooikat Private houses, with a safari drive and a whale watching experience from Yzerfontein (15 min away).
NOTE: only available between Nov and March - min age 12
Package Inclusions
- Min 3 nights stay at The Salt Mine in a private 2 bedroom house on the West Coast private Game Reserve.
- 1 Whale watching experience, including lunch (4-6 hours)
- 1 Game Drive in a private vehicle on the reserve
Optional Extras
If the above is not enough adventure, you can add a horseback safari and/or beach ride. Or add a visit to the Khwa Ttu! San heritage centre
Package Inclusions
Pricing per person (seasonal variations apply)-
3+ nights stay at the Salt Mine
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Private game drive included
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Whale Watching excursion included
