If you’re searching for that rare and unforgettable safari experience, offering a luxurious destination within breathtaking natural surroundings, then welcome to Mateya.
The Mateya Safari Lodge is one of the most prestigious lodges of its kind in the world and certainly one of the most exclusive in Southern Africa. Located in the spectacular 75,000 hectare Madikwe Game Reserve, Mateya is the ultimate compliment of exquisite architectural design and comfort enhanced by the splendour of a pristine African setting.
Drawing inspiration from across the continent, the lodge is a perfect fusion of diverse influences, providing unique insight into Africa’s many varied and beautiful cultures. As a special feature of its African heritage, Mateya exhibits one of the world’s finest collections of African art, with each piece hand-selected for its unique and enduring appeal. The Mateya library comprises important titles of African literature dating back to the turn of the nineteenth century. Added to which, works by some of the world’s most esteemed writers, all of whom have been captivated by the beauty of Africa, provide a wealth of insight into the land, people and wildlife of this sprawling, ancient continent.
Indeed, the abundance of culture seems to flow from the land itself, from which some of the earliest remnants of civilization date back to the Stone Age. According to more recent accounts, Madikwe has always spun a romance of history and beauty. It was here that the famous African explorer, Sir David Livingstone, first fell in love with and later married Mary Moffat.
So then, if your heart’s set upon the ultimate luxury safari, you’re in the right company, right here with Mateya.
Experience the Legend
Listen to the wind-song….. The tinkling of time draws you back to the dawn of mankind; in the shimmering mirage the majestic figure of an ancient queen stands glowing above the world.