Amanzi Private Game Reserve Free State is one of the Free State’s most spectacular, wild, and comprehensively equipped game reserve lodges and event destinations — a private game reserve on Farm Kleinrietfontein, Brandfort District, Free State, offering an extraordinary combination of 4 distinct event venues (from 15 to 300 guests), diverse self-catering accommodation, game drives with lions, a working Wild Olive Restaurant, and an iconic open-air Bush Boma beneath the African sky. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate conference, a family bush getaway, or a teambuilding event — Amanzi Private Game Reserve Free State delivers genuine wilderness alongside world-class hosting capabilities.

The Venues — Four Distinct Spaces for 15 to 300 Guests

Amanzi Private Game Reserve Free State hosts numerous successful events year-round across 4 different venues — “we cater for small groups from 15 to large groups of up to 300 guests”, with 2 of the largest venues incorporating dedicated chapel areas for wedding ceremonies.

The Sable Hall

The reserve’s largest and most versatile function venue:

• Wedding capacity: 150 guests seated with a dedicated dancing area
• A separate chapel ceremony area is included in the venue hire
• Conference capacity: 300 guests at tables | 400 guests cinema style
• Ideal for large weddings, major conferences, and formal corporate functions

The Wild Olive Restaurant

A unique and truly memorable restaurant at the entrance of Amanzi:

• Capacity: 120 guests
• Centrepiece: a real Wild Olive Tree mounted in the centre of the restaurant — a living piece of the bush indoors
• Trophies of lions, sables, and a giraffe can be admired in the reception area
• A genuine game lodge dining experience
• Breakfast and lunch: Available every day
• Dinner: Friday and Saturday evenings only
• Delicious meals served at restaurant and venues; side dishes can be delivered to chalets

The Mountain Lodge

A beautiful venue with stunning bush views:

• Conference capacity: Up to 60 delegates
• Private function/wedding capacity: Up to 120 guests
• Braai area on the premises
• Breathtaking panoramic views of the reserve

The Bush Boma

The most atmospheric and authentic of Amanzi’s venues — a quintessential Free State bush experience:

• Capacity: Up to 180 guests
• Open-air boma with thatched roof in a circular form — giving shelter while maintaining the open-air feel
• Real braai/fire at the centre of the venue — “for a real bush experience”
• Dancing area between the tables and fire
• Wedding ceremony held in the garden on the outside of the boma
• “Perfect for the relaxing braai the evening after a hard day’s work”
• Not suitable for formal conferencing — ideal for social and celebratory events

Kumbula

• A farm-styled venue offering a uniquely rustic and authentic atmosphere
• Perfect for events seeking a genuine Free State farm aesthetic

Accommodation — Self-Catering in the Bush

Amanzi Private Game Reserve Free State offers diverse self-catering accommodation to suit any group or family:

Family Chalets:

• Spacious, self-catering
• Host up to 8 guests — ideal for large family bookings

Mountain Chalets:

• Perched on a hill with stunning views over the reserve
• Self-catering | 2 adults + 2 small children

Cottages:

• Comfortable self-catering accommodation
• Up to 4 guests

Guesthouse:

• 7 individual units — each different in size
• The most diverse accommodation option on the reserve

All accommodation includes: Guest lounge with DStv, dining room, self-catering kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery), outside stoep with braai area, grid and chairs, undercover parking.

From R920 per night (sleeps 2) — rates from the accommodation listings.

Wildlife & Activities — Lions, Game Drives & Adventures

Amanzi Private Game Reserve Free State is an active game reserve with genuine Big Game:

Game Drives:

• Explore the reserve with experienced guides
• “Close-up encounters with Africa’s incredible wildlife”
• Lions present on the reserve — viewable only by Game Viewer on game drives (“nobody is allowed to visit the lions on foot or by vehicle — only by Game Viewers on game drives”)
• Sables and other wildlife

Walking Trails:

• A 5.1km trail winding through remote areas of the reserve
• Stunning panoramic views throughout

Mountain Biking:

• Scenic, guided bike tours through the bushveld

Archery:

• Fun and interactive target-shooting sessions for groups

Paintball:

• Natural paintball arena on the reserve — one of the most unique paintball settings in the Free State

Weddings — Bush Chapel, Boma & Reserve Setting

Amanzi Private Game Reserve Free State is a stunning and genuinely different wedding destination:

• 2 venues with dedicated chapel ceremony areas (Sable Hall and Mountain Lodge)
• Bush Boma garden ceremony outside the boma under the Free State sky
• Multiple venue options for ceremonies (15 guests) through to large receptions (300 guests)
• Complete bush wedding experience — game drives, wildlife sightings, and starlit skies
• On-site catering from the Wild Olive Restaurant team

Location & Practical Details

• Address: Farm Kleinrietfontein, Brandfort District, Free State, 9400
• GPS: -28.597591, 26.430090
• Website: amanzigame.co.za
• Accommodation from: R920 per night
• Event capacity: 15–300 guests (4 venues)
• Check-in: 14:00–20:00 | Check-out: 10:00
• Restaurant: Wild Olive Restaurant — breakfast/lunch daily | dinner Fri–Sat only
• Activities: Game drives (lions), walking trails (5.1km), mountain biking, archery, paintball
• Rules: No pets | No alcohol in public areas (allowed inside venues) | Music allowed inside venues | No visiting lions except by Game Viewer
• Best for: Free State game lodge weddings, Bloemfontein corporate teambuilding, bush conferences, family game reserve getaways, group teambuilding with paintball and archery, boma events, wedding venues near Bloemfontein

For accommodation bookings, venue hire enquiries, and event packages, visit the official Amanzi Private Game Reserve website.

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