Mateya Safari Lodge

Mateya Safari Lodge is situated in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s finest and largest wildlife sanctuaries, 90km north of Zeerust in the north west of the country. The reserve is home to the Super 7 (lion, buffalo, cheetah, elephant, leopard, black and white rhino and wild dog), along with numerous other mammals and over 350 bird species.

The lodge accommodates ten guests in five individually-designed air-conditioned luxury suites. Each suite features hand-crafted mahogany furnishings, a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a secluded open-air shower, a fireplace, mini bar and tea/coffee making facilities and a private deck with rim-flow pool. The lodge offers a fine collection of African art, a curio boutique, gym, and a spa offering a complete range of full body relaxation therapies.

Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, guests can venture on game drives in custom-built 4X4 vehicles, or track on guided walking safaris through the reserve.Each adventure is tailored to guests’ interests, with a maximum of four guests per vehicle. Rhino Conservation activities are available as a guest experience, for an additional fee.