Mateya Safari Lodge

A Diminutive Eden in the Heart of Africa

On the plains of the Madikwe Game Reserve, in northwest South Africa, is an exceptional, unique lodge. Surrounding a small hill are five exclusive suites, each with a private swimming pool on an immense terrace, marble bathroom and bedroom decorated with exquisite pieces of African art.

After passing though the reception area, adorned with a fountain that that turns into a small, refreshing river, on a nearby hill we reached the lodge with its beautiful terrace that looks out over the savannah, where wild dogs, warthogs, antelopes, zebras, and other animals, gather to drink water.

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The luxurious library exudes peace and culture, complete with stories of Africa and hunting trophies. The large living room is filled with the great mystery of Paul Augustinus’s magnificent paintings of African scenes and animals and the vibrations released by Robert Glen and Dylan Lewis’s bronze sculptures.

The dining room features a long table which, each evening, is turned into a wonderland of Limoges porcelain and silver cutlery. It is the perfect place to exhibit the chefs finest creations. On some evenings, dinner is served around a bonfire on the terrace surrounded by the mystery of the night. While dining you will hear the call of hyenas and the roar of the lions.

The ancient doors, rescued from Zanzibar, open onto the salons of the lodge and the suites. To complement your enjoyment of the delicious meals, the extraordinary cellar shelters the world’s best wines.

Mateya is the name of a queen and the lavish Mateya Safari Lodge, surrounded by art and accompanied by the roar of the lions, is a dignified, small palace, a diminutive Eden in the heart of wild Africa.