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About the lodge
An overview of Mateya Safari Lodge.
Mateya Safari Lodge, a luxury retreat in South Africa's Madikwe Game Reserve, is designed for discerning travelers seeking comfort and privacy. With just five suites, the lodge offers exclusivity and personal service in a beautiful setting.
Highlights
- Luxury air-conditioned thatched suites
- Two game drives daily
- Uninterrupted views of the waterhole and plains
- Private rim-flow pool
- Outdoor shower
- Private natural window sala overlooking the waterhole
- Guided tracking safari
You Should Know
Child Policy
Mateya Safari Lodge accepts children aged nine and older. However, children of all ages are welcome with exclusive lodge bookings. Children under five are not allowed on standard game drives. Those aged 13 and under are charged 50% of the adult sharing rate unless staying in their own suite, in which case the full adult rate applies.
Bush Walk Policy
Guests aged 16 and older can participate in bush walks, while those over 60 must provide a medical certificate confirming their fitness. Participation is subject to management's discretion based on safety and suitability.
The Details
Each suite provides stunning views of the waterhole and plains, featuring private rim-flow pools, outdoor showers, and luxurious furnishings. Nestled in the Gabbro Hills, the lodge blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, offering guests a peaceful and elevated view of the reserve.
Dining at Mateya is a unique culinary experience, whether under the stars in the open-air fire pit or in the glass-walled dining room with sweeping views. The lodge's extensive wine cellar houses 8,000 bottles of local and French wines, perfect for pairing with your meal.
The combination of sophisticated comfort, African art, and breathtaking landscapes makes Mateya Safari Lodge an unforgettable destination for a luxury safari experience.
Price Includes
- All meals, coffees, and specialty teas
- Local beverages, spirits, and house wines
- Game drives and walks
- Laundry service and internet
- Entrance and landing fees
- Transfers to/from Madikwe Airstrip
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 31 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Mateya Safari Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
All Inclusive - All Meals, coffees & speciality teas, local beverages, spirits & house wines, game drives & walks and round-trip transfers to/from Madikwe Airstrip
Special offer
R 14 360
Normally R 21 550
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - All Meals, coffees & speciality teas, local beverages, spirits & house wines, game drives & walks and round-trip transfers to/from Madikwe Airstrip
R 21 550
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Stay 3 Nights and Pay for 2 Nights | Valid 01 June 2026 – 31 August 2026 | Terms & conditions applicable to promotions
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Mateya Safari Lodge's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Mateya Honeymoon Special
50% discount off the accommodation rate for the bride for the full duration of stay; complimentary bottle of sparkling wine included
The Mateya Honeymoon Special gives the bride a 50% discount off the accommodation rate for the full duration of the stay, plus a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. The offer is valid for new bookings only, subject to availability, and must be taken within six months of the marriage date. A marriage certificate is required. The offer cannot be combined with any other package, promotion, special offer or child rates.
- Valid
- 10 January 2025 – 15 December 2026
- Proof
- Valid marriage certificate required; must travel within six months of the marriage date
- Combinable
- Not combinable with any other package, promotion, special offer or child rates
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Mateya Safari Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- 9+
- Game drives
- 5+
- Walking safari
- 16+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
No dedicated family unit.
Child rates
Children 13 and younger sharing with adults pay 50% of the adult sharing rate. A child occupying a suite alone is charged the full adult rate. Conservation levy for under-12s: International ZAR 260. SADC ZAR 130.
Notable exceptions
- Standard minimum age is 9 to stay and 5 on regular game drives; bush walks in Madikwe are strictly 16+. For sole-use / exclusive-use bookings of the lodge, children of all ages are welcome. A private game-drive vehicle is available on request (standard vehicles seat a maximum of 4 guests), which can be used to accommodate younger children on drives. The lodge has 5 thatched suites (max 10 guests) with no dedicated family unit or interleading rooms. Child rates are not combinable with promotional offers (Flight Special, Stay 5 Pay 4, Honeymoon, Winter Bush Break, Exclusive Use).
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Mateya Safari Lodge. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Short walk
Bush Walk
Mateya Safari Lodge offers guided bush walks in the Madikwe Game Reserve, available to guests aged 16 and over. Participation is at management's discretion, and guests over 60 are required to provide a medical certificate confirming fitness to walk.
Minimum age: 16 years. Guests over 60 require a medical certificate from a doctor confirming fitness to participate. Participation subject to management's discretion.
- Availability
- Subject to management's discretion
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Plan your dream safari at Mateya Safari Lodge.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Mateya Safari Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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