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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

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Google review

"Excellent trip -- tour operators were professional and on time. Safari lodge choices excellent. Adelle communicated issues that cropped up in a timely manner and the whole process was a pleasure."

Jake Sanderson, United States29 May 2026

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"After discovering a high number of camps in and around the Okavango, and at a price higher than we typically go for on a safari, we were very unsure on the route to go down for our honeymoon (especially whilst trying to planning our wedding!). So we reached..."

Rhys and Grace Fitzgerald, Bahrain10 Apr 2026

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Trustpilot review

"This was my 6th trip to South Africa and Botswana and, as always, Matthys van Aswegen made it a happy, safe, and exciting experience! My roommate, Glenna, and I thoroughly enjoyed the trip to South Africa's Boulders Beach to visit the African Penguin Reserv..."

JJ Towler, United States02 Apr 2026

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"We have just returned from the most incredible 2 week trip in Africa, travelling to Kruger National Park, Cape Town and Victoria Falls - it was made all the more special by the incredible guidance, planning and organisation of Discover Africa, specifically ..."

Anita Panikkar, Australia10 Jan 2026

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"Adelle at Discover Africa helped to plan our first safari and everything went so smoothly from our internal flights to the game reserve and the booking at the lodge. Couldn’t fault them and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future :)"

Amy MacDonald, United Kingdom01 Sep 2025

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"We had been thinking about a Southern Africa safari trip for a few years and had some valuable input from Zimbabwean friends who had been on tour many times. So we had a general idea of when and where but needed guidance on the finer details and options, as..."

Garry, South Africa07 Aug 2025

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