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
Looking for safari accommodation near Cape Town, or a private beach escape with a wild side? Welcome to the Rooikat Safari Collection. Discover The Salt Mine, our two private self-catering houses on the West Coast Private Game Reserve, and The Mermaid’s Purse, our beachfront villa with direct access to Yzerfontein’s sweeping 16 Mile Beach, just five minutes from the reserve.
Only an hour from Cape Town, our collection brings together the best of beach and bush. Stay where retro charm meets raw wilderness, or wake to ocean views and salty air. Explore the reserve on a guided game drive or horseback safari, encountering giraffe, buffalo, zebra and other wildlife, or discover the West Coast’s spectacular seasonal wildflowers.
Rewild at the West Coast Private Game Reserve, Reconnect with family and friends, and Rediscover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the West Coast.
Beach or bush? Discover both with the Rooikat Safari Collection, only an hour from Cape Town.
Stay at The Salt Mine, our private self-catering houses on the West Coast Private Game Reserve, or The Mermaid’s Purse, our beachfront villa near Yzerfontein, just five minutes from the reserve.
Enjoy game drives, horseback safaris and sweeping beaches.
Rewild. Reconnect. Rediscover.
The Bush
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.
The Beach
Meet the newest addition to the Rooikat Safari Collection: a private villa with direct access to Sixteen Mile Beach, just outside Yzerfontein.
With six bedrooms, two lounges, a private pool and generous outdoor spaces, The Mermaid’s Purse offers room for up to 12 guests to unwind together.
Beach walks on your doorstep. Safari just five minutes away. Our team collects you from the villa for game drives on the West Coast Private Game Reserve, while Yzerfontein’s restaurants and cafés are only five minutes down the road.
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, 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.
Best Value
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
