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Mateya Safari Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

Mateya Safari Lodge

PROPERTY FACILITIES

Pool

Gym

Spa

Wi-Fi

Business Center

Library

Malaria-Free

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Private Vehicle (At additional cost)

Airstrip Transfer

COMFORT LEVEL/PRICE RANGE
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Is the Mateya Safari Lodge for Me?

Located in the Madikwe Game Reserve, Mateya Safari Lodge offers a luxury safari experience. This malaria-free reserve, situated in South Africa’s northwest, features open grasslands punctuated by rocky outcrops and majestic mountains.

It is home to lions, buffalo, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, black and white rhinos, and wild dogs, along with over 350 bird species.

The exclusive lodge accommodates just 10 guests in five individually designed, air-conditioned luxury suites. Each spacious suite boasts hand-crafted furnishings, a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a secluded open-air shower, fireplace, tea/coffee facilities, and a private deck.

The main area comprises a spa, gym and a library. Fine cuisine is served in spectacular settings, from the lodge’s viewing deck to the intimate wine cellar housing 8000 bottles.

At Mateya Safari Lodge, an authentic African safari is elevated by excellent service, luxury accommodation, and attention to detail, creating a truly magical wilderness experience.

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Activities offered by Mateya Safari Lodge

Activities on site

Game Drives

Walking Safaris

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What Our Guests Have to Say?

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Safari Bookings review

"We spoke to Chrizaan who arranged everything for us according to our budget and wills. Everything was so good we just had to worry about having a good time in our honeymoon safari. Thank you Chrizaan and thanks to the whole team."

Marisel, Panama•15 Oct 2026•

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Safari Bookings review

"We wanted to spend a week in Kruger and Chrizaan put together a visit to two areas (Sabi Sands and Timbavati). She chose two lodges that met our budget requirements and both were very good (Nkorho Bush Lodge and Motswari Main Camp). All the transits between..."

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Trustpilot review

"We had a fabulous experience from start to finish working with Bianca and Discover Africa. Bianca is an excellent travel planner and quickly and efficiently assisted us whenever we needed her help. This was the first private tour my husband went on, and Bia..."

Darlene Slaugenhaupt, United States•12 Sep 2026•

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Google review

"This was our first experience using an online booking agent and it was outstanding. Justin went through our requirements even though we were pretty sure we knew what we wanted (we really didn't!) and came up with a plan that met our needs, including coordin..."

John Colao, United States•13 Apr 2026•

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"Working with Susan made our experience just perfect. She has everything organized and it all went so well. Her recommendations were perfect. We loved the safaris she chose, the lodges, guides, staff and the experience were wonderful."

Marlene Wheatley, Canada•22 Mar 2026•

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"I have been more than impressed with this entire experience every time. I will continue to use them year after year."

April Harrington, United States•18 Dec 2025•

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