Mateya Safari Lodge

You are invited to a royal feast and where your palate is transported on a journey of African fusion and gastronomic delight.

You may want to marvel at the canopy of stars on a clear night, whilst dining outdoors.

The wine cellar is also available for private dining, offering a more distinctly elegant setting. An impressive collection of both esteemed local and rare French wines and champagnes makes up the cellar’s 8 000 bottles of indulgence.

Tackling the African bush in custom-built 4×4 game drive vehicles offer guests the thrill of getting close to game and tracking over vast distances. With a maximum of four guests per drive each guest is assured the personal care and attention of our rangers who will introduce you to the intricate and wonderful features of the reserve. Guests can experience the thrill of encountering the Super 7 – Elephant, White & Black Rhino, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dog, in addition to which, the Madikwe Game Reserve boasts among the best array of plains game on the continent and over 350 species of birds.

The Xoi San (Bushmen) of the Kalahari were considered to be masters in the art of tracking. Specialist rangers and trackers at Mateya offer you a similar experience, opening the door onto a unique wildlife encounter. You will have the pleasure and thrill of viewing animals close up, as well as have a better understanding of how nature works in perfect harmony to sustain the delicate ecosystem that continues to thrive at Mateya.

To bring home the renewing ambience of Mateya Safari Lodge and the majesty of the setting, guests can be treated to a full range of pleasurable and rejuvenating body treatments by a dedicated health therapist. Furthermore, there is a well-equipped cardiovascular gym.

When business calls guests have the facility to host meetings in the unique Mateya Safari Lodge Bush Boardroom. Full Internet & WIFI and email facilities are available. The curio shop is full of delightful items created by skilled craftsmen. Unique items of memorabilia are also as a reminder of one’s African adventure in one of Africa’s.

It was Simonides who said, “Painting is silent poetry.” Today, taking a stroll through the lodge, guests can marvel at one of the world’s finest collections of African art, embodying the spirit of the continent and reflecting a plethora of cultures and artistic traditions. There are 21 original paintings by Paul Augustinus for whom the vast landscapes and abundance of wildlife have been an emotive inspiration. Nothing quite captivates the vitality and exhilaration of the wild like Robert Glen’s magnificent bronze sculpture of an agile lioness attempting to bring down a leaping impala – “Close Shave”. Adding to the allure of this piece, are several exquisite bronze sculptures by Dylan Lewis.

The library is home to an invaluably rare collection of works of African literature dating back to the turn of the 19th century. In quiet seclusion guests are able to immerse themselves in the rich past of this land and relive the splendor unique to Africa through the captivated eyes of superbly talented authors.

And for a spectacular view of the plains, both the glass-walled main dining room and lounge deck afford uninterrupted panoramas of the reserve.