Retreat, Rewild, Rediscover
Find stillness, awaken your senses, and follow the call of the wild.
Adventure Awaits
Retro Charm & Raw Wilderness
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 – just over an 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.
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.
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.
Packages & Promotions
Work in the Wild
Escape the city noise and settle into a space where inspiration flows as freely as the salt pan breeze. At The Salt Mine, each bedroom is equipped with a comfortable desk and high-speed WiFi, making remote work seamless. Wake up to wildlife, take calls with a view of the veld, and end your day soaking in a wood-fired hot tub under the stars. It’s the ultimate work-life balance—where nature isn’t just your backdrop, it’s your co-worker.
Midweek Digital Nomad Offer
Enjoy 20% off your stay when booking 4 or 5 nights between Sunday and Friday. This special is perfect for remote workers looking to combine productivity with peace and adventure. Available year-round, excluding peak holiday periods and long weekends.
Digital Nomad Package
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Only valid for mid week stays (Sun to Fri)
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Min stay length 4 days, may 5 days
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Only valid between April and October
Surf & Turf Safari
Experience the best of land and sea with our exclusive Surf & Turf Safari Package, available from November to January, during peak whale watching season. Wake up surrounded by the sounds of the bush, head out on a morning game drive through the West Coast Private Game Reserve, and then swap the veld for the ocean with a whale-watching expedition in nearby Yzerfontein. From giraffe to southern right whales, this is where wilderness meats ocean.
What's Included?
Stay a minimum of 3 nights at The Salt Mine and enjoy:
– A guided game drive through the reserve
– A seasonal whale watching experience on the Atlantic (weather permitting)
– Access to all standard amenities, including wood-fired hot tub, high-speed WiFi, and fully equipped kitchen
Whales & Wilderness
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Game drive and whale watching included
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Only available from Nov to Jan (whale season)
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Price is for 2 pax
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Whale watching is weather dependant, and will be scheduled accordingly during your stay. If the weather is unsuitable for your entire stay the cost of whale watching will be refunded.
Retreat, Rewild & Rediscover at Leisure
Make The Salt Mine your base for a week-long West Coast escape. With the wild beauty of the game reserve at your doorstep and the beaches, wildlife, and cultural gems of Yzerfontein just minutes away, there’s no better place to settle in, slow down, and discover more.
Whats Included?
Book 7 nights or more and enjoy a 10% discount on your stay — valid year-round. Whether you're planning coastal hikes, safaris, flower season photography, or simply time to recharge in nature, The Salt Mine offers the perfect mix of comfort and adventure. Include 1 free game drive?
Long Stay Discount
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Discover the West Coast from your base in the wild
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Valid year round
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Valid only for bookings of 7+ nights
Packages & Promotions
Work in the Wild
Escape the city noise and settle into a space where inspiration flows as freely as the salt pan breeze. It’s the ultimate work-life balance - where nature isn’t just your backdrop, it’s your co-worker.
Midweek Digital Nomad Offer
Enjoy 20% off your stay when booking 4 or 5 nights between Sunday and Friday. This special is perfect for remote workers looking to combine productivity with peace and adventure. Available year-round, excluding peak holiday periods and long weekends.
Digital Nomad Package
-
Only valid for mid week stays (Sun to Fri)
-
Min stay length 4 days, may 5 days
-
Only valid between April and October
Surf & Turf Safari
Experience the best of land and sea with our exclusive Surf & Turf Safari Package, available from November to January, during peak whale watching season. Wake up surrounded by the sounds of the bush, head out on a morning game drive through the West Coast Private Game Reserve, and then swap the veld for the ocean with a whale-watching expedition in nearby Yzerfontein. From giraffe to southern right whales, this is where wilderness meats ocean.
What's Included?
Stay a minimum of 3 nights at The Salt Mine and enjoy:
– A guided game drive through the reserve
– A seasonal whale watching experience on the Atlantic (weather permitting)
– Access to all standard amenities, including wood-fired hot tub, high-speed WiFi, and fully equipped kitchen
Whales & Wilderness
-
Game drive and whale watching included
-
Only available from Nov to Jan (whale season)
-
Price is for 2 pax
-
Whale watching is weather dependant, and will be scheduled accordingly during your stay. If the weather is unsuitable for your entire stay the cost of whale watching will be refunded.
Retreat, Rewild & Rediscover at Leisure
Make The Salt Mine your base for a week-long West Coast escape. With the wild beauty of the game reserve at your doorstep and the beaches, wildlife, and cultural gems of Yzerfontein just minutes away, there’s no better place to settle in, slow down, and discover more.
Whats Included?
Book 7 nights or more and enjoy a 10% discount on your stay — valid year-round. Whether you're planning coastal hikes, safaris, flower season photography, or simply time to recharge in nature, The Salt Mine offers the perfect mix of comfort and adventure. Include 1 free game drive?
Long Stay Discount
-
Discover the West Coast from your base in the wild
-
Valid year round
-
Valid only for bookings of 7+ nights