Mateya Safari Lodge

Mateya Safari Lodge
Ultimate private plunge pool
Luxurious safari suites
Beautiful en-suite bathrooms
Magnificent lodge suites
bathrooms and bathtub
Private viewing deck
Infinity plunge pool
Mateya spa and wellness

Lodge And Activity Highlights

  • The utmost in privacy
  • Wild dog and "Big Five" sightings
  • Large wine cellar
  • Large suites
  • Those bathrooms!!!
  • Private plunge pools and decks

General Lodge Information

  • Lodge type; Safari Lodge
  • Location; Madikwe Game Reserve
  • Lodge size; 5 Luxury Suites
  • Recommended stay; 2-5 nights

Mateya Offers Up An Unforgettable Wildlife Experience, A Luxury Safari Lodge In The Madikwe

Mateya Safari Lodge is for the more discerning traveller who is looking for exclusivity, privacy and the very highest standards of personal attention.

Nestled in the rocky outcrop of the Gabbro Hills with the Dwarsberg Mountain Range in the distance, Mateya Safari Lodge has uninterrupted views out over the "Malaria Free" Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.

From the minute you walk through those ancient Zanzibar Elephant Doors, one is in an art gallery like no other establishment in Africa. From sculptures to hanging works of art, every piece of work is spectacular; in fact, so overwhelming is the art that we forgot about the wildlife for quite some time.

A five-star property in the Madikwe that we at Uyaphi.com can highly recommend.

We have visited Mateya; click here to see our thoughts and photographs; Photo Gallery.

Rooms and Suites

Mateya Safari Lodge accommodates ten visitors in five independently fashioned air-conditioned luxurious suites, superbly combined with their all-natural settings. Every suite features en-suite bathrooms along with an outdoor shower together with a private infinity pool and deck area.

The bathrooms are a luxurious affair with marble, a huge bathtub with two indoor and two outdoor showers. The private pools offer views out over the Madikwe, a wooden deck and a shaded sala area perfect for sitting back and reading a good book.

Visitors can savour the extravagance of complete solitude and appreciate the fantastic landscapes and noises of their very own private slice of Africa.

Cuisine and Wine

After taking your place at the spectacular Fire Core dining venue for an evening of fine cuisine, accompanied by wines selected from the 8000-bottle wine cellar.

An indoor dining room, outdoor dining deck and a boma area are all on offer.

Lodge Facilities

Mateya Safari Lodge provides a bush boardroom along with online amenities, a curio shop, fitness centre in addition to the health spa.

Visitors can unwind in the lounge, raised outdoor patio areas and African awareness library while appreciating an excellent assortment of African art.

Wildlife Activities

Coupled with knowledgeable rangers as well as trackers, guests at Mateya Safari Lodge can easily venture about game drives in custom-built four-wheel drive vehicles or perhaps track on a well-guided walking excursion within the reserve.

Each individual experience will be organised around your particular passions, with a maximum of four guests per vehicle. This ensures the fulfilment of their ideal wildlife experience.

  • Game Drives in custom-built 4x4 vehicles accompanies by our Field Guides and Trackers
  • Informative guided walking and Birding Safaris
  • All game viewing excursions are planned around guests' individual interests
  • Only four guests per vehicle, ensuring full realization of their ideal wildlife experience

Spa and Wellness

Guests at Mateya Safari Lodge have access to a full range of rejuvenating body treatments from the in-house spa and full-time dedicated health therapist. There is also a small but well-equipped gym close to the spa area.

Rates From

Rates from R14 550.00 per person

Rates Information
  • Per person per night sharing (pp)
  • Rates are in South African Rands
  • *Rates may vary according to season
Rates Include
  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Teas and coffees
  • Game drive and bush walks
  • Local beverages
  • Laundry
  • Reserve gate entrance fee
  • Levies and transfer from Madikwe Airstrip
Rates Exclude
  • Health therapy treatments
  • Premium and Imported wines
  • Premium labelled beverages
  • Cigars
  • Telephone calls
  • Curio purchases and transfers
  • Daily conservation levy
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