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Mateya safari Lodge
Mateya Safari Lodge exudes executive safari luxury. From the five formally elegant suites through to the main lodge, the thatch ceilings, deep timber accents, and antique elements create an enveloping warmth and sense of sophistication.
Suites at Mateya Safari Lodge are surrounded by nature and offer uninterrupted views of the waterhole and Madikwe Game Reserve’s bushveld terrain. With an expansive deck and private rim-flow plunge pool, guests can enjoy a secluded haven of comfort in the African wild.
The main lodge lounge is home to an extraordinary collection of art, celebrating the continent. From origional paintings to bronze sculptures, the art tastefully embodies the wild surroundings. Here, guests can appreciate cozy indoor fireside relaxation or sip a cocktail while lazing around the expansive viewing deck. A library, boardroom, curio shop, and art gallery all form part of the central lodge area.
Wildlife experiences at Mateya Safari Lodge are a personalized adventure in the form of game drives or guided bush walks. Each custom-built 4×4 game drive vehicle takes a maximum of four guests, allowing your ranger to tailor the excursion to your specific interests as far as possible. The vehicles are equipped with binoculars, shade cover and side flaps for protection against sun or rain, blankets, flasks for hot coffee, and spacious storage pouches for photography equipment or personal items.
Between game drives and bush walks, guests can relax at the wellness spa, stay active in the small on-site gym, and savour outstanding dining and choice wines from the lodge wine cellar. Meals are accompanied by a glorious view from the lodge’s shaded dining deck, indoor dining room, or under starlit skies next to a crackling fire.
Wildlife:
- Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino).
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to Hyaena, Impala, Kudu, Springbok, endangered wild dog, giraffe, zebra, warthog, cheetah, Caracal and many more.
- Madikwe Game Reserve is home to 66 large mammal species and 350 species of bird.
Activities & Facilities:
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Bar & lounge
- Firepit
- Wellness centre
- Gym
- Art gallery
- Viewing deck
- Waterhole
- Boardroom
- Curio shop
Highlights:
- Perched atop the rocky outcrops of the Gabbro Hills in an elevated position.
- Breathtaking views over the reserve and nearby waterhole.
- An artistic haven adorned with exquisite African art and chic décor.
- 5 uniquely designed luxury suites are strategically positioned around the hill.
- Each suite features a private expansive deck with a plunge pool and stunning views.
- Exceptional cuisine is served in the dining area, under the stars, or in the lodge’s wine cellar.
- Iconic fire-pit overlooking the reserve.
- Outstanding game drives with a guide and tracker team.
Location:
Madikwe Game Reserve is located in the North Western Province of South Africa and lies on the South Africa/Botswana border.
Getting there:
- Madikwe airstrip is the closet airstrip.
- There are two daily scheduled return flights from Johannesburg to Madikwe Airstrip with Federal Airlines.
- Flight time: Johannesburg to Madikwe: 60 minutes
- Road transfers from Madikwe Airstrip to the lodge take approximately 10 minutes.
- The reserve is a 4.5-hour drive from Johannesburg.
Special offers:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 4 STAY 5 offer.
- Honeymoon offer includes 50% off the brides accommodation, plus extras.
- Stay 4 nights and get a return flight on the Federal Airlines scheduled flight to & from Johannesburg.
- Special offers are valid 10 Jan -15 Dec.
- South African resident rates are bookable 30 days prior to arrival date only.
Child Policy:
- Mateya Safari Lodge welcomes children from 9 years.
- Children 9 – 13 years pay 50% of adult rate.
Inclusions & Exclusions:
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, and Madikwe airstrip transfers.
- Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, commercial airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates:
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- Single supplement of 25% applicable.
- Rates displayed are valid until 31 December 2025.
Accommodation Options
Each ensuite unit features an elegantly draped four-poster bed, cozy fireplace, and hand-crafted mahogany furnishings. The bedroom opens to a private deck and rim-flow plunge pool Read morewhile the executive bathroom boasts a double vanity, marble-rimmed soaking tub, and indoor-outdoor shower. Less
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Price R 24,680 per person, per night
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