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, 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
• 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).

Wildlife and Activities — Lions, Game Drives and 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)
• 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 and 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 and 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity for events at Amanzi Private Game Reserve?
A: The reserve can accommodate up to 300 guests at tables in the Sable Hall, or 400 guests cinema-style. The venue also caters for smaller intimate events from as few as 15 guests across its four distinct venues.

Q: Does the venue offer wedding ceremony spaces?
A: Yes, Amanzi offers three wedding ceremony options. The Sable Hall and Mountain Lodge each include a separate chapel ceremony area in the venue hire, while the Bush Boma offers a garden ceremony outside the boma under the Free State sky.

Q: Can you see lions at Amanzi Private Game Reserve?
A: Yes, lions are present on the reserve and viewable on guided game drives by Game Viewer only. Nobody is allowed to visit the lions on foot or by private vehicle for safety reasons.

Q: What accommodation options are available at the reserve?
A: The reserve offers diverse self-catering accommodation including Family Chalets (up to 8 guests), Mountain Chalets (2 adults + 2 small children), Cottages (up to 4 guests), and a Guesthouse with 7 individual units. All accommodation includes DStv, self-catering kitchen, braai area, and undercover parking, starting from R920 per night.

Q: Is the Wild Olive Restaurant open for dinner every night?
A: No, the Wild Olive Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch every day, but dinner is available only on Friday and Saturday evenings. Meals can also be delivered to chalets and served at event venues.

Q: What activities are available besides game drives?
A: The reserve offers a 5.1km walking trail with panoramic views, guided mountain biking tours, archery sessions, and paintball in a natural arena. These activities are particularly popular for teambuilding and group events.

Q: Which venue is best for a large corporate conference?
A: The Sable Hall is the largest and most versatile conference venue, accommodating 300 delegates at tables or 400 cinema-style. For smaller conferences, the Mountain Lodge hosts up to 60 delegates with stunning bush views.

Q: Are pets allowed at Amanzi Private Game Reserve?
A: No, pets are not allowed on the reserve. This is standard policy for game reserves due to the presence of wild animals including lions.

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