Wine & Dine
Get inspired for your dream holiday
You may want to marvel at the canopy of stars on a clear night, whilst dining outdoors. For a wild culinary experience, submerge yourself in the glory of the African night skies as you dine beneath the clear glow of a galaxy of stars while the roar of an open-air fire core ensures your comfort. Mateya Safari Lodge will invite you to a royal feast and a demonstration of expert culinary skills. With the freshest produce offered straight from the earth and the finest cuisine you will find your palate transported on a journey of African fusion and gastronomic delight.
The Mateya Safari Lodge wine cellar is also available for private dining, offering a more distinctly elegant setting. And for a spectacular view of the plains, both the glass-walled main dining room and lounge deck afford uninterrupted panoramas of the reserve. Of course, bush picnic lunches are available on request and on all guided walking safaris.
Wine Cellar
Lingering flavors of the palate may be sampled from the extensive assortment of wines housed in the cool atmosphere of the Mateya Safari Lodge Cellar.
An impressive collection of both esteemed local and rare French wines and champagnes make up the cellar’s 8 000 bottles of indulgence that lie chaste, waiting to be hand picked by our safari game lodge guests as an accompaniment to their dining. Select a brandy, a cognac or a single malt whiskey for a perfect conclusion to a pristine Mateya dining experience. Alternatively, you can also enjoy your favourite drink after dinner in our African art gallery, while admiring our art collection of timeless African artwork.
GALLERY
EXPLORE THE LODGE
The Lodge
Designed for the discerning traveller, offering a graceful fusion of relaxed comfort in a beautiful setting. Nestled in the rocky outcrop of the Gabbro hills, the Lodge provides a high elevation and an uninterrupted view of the Madikwe Game Reserve.
The Suites
Five individually designed luxury air-conditioned thatched suites. Each suite blends with its natural surroundings and offers uninterrupted views of the waterhole and plains. Guests can enjoy a balance of sophistication and comfort, in total privacy and harmony with nature, savouring the rare pleasure of their very own secluded slice of Africa.
The Lounge & Library
An unique fusion of diverse African heritage is drawn together with the utmost finesse and style. Guests with a thirst for an unsurpassed blend of beauty, discerning taste and cultural delights can relax and indulge in inspiration drawn from every corner of the continent.
Our Wellness Centre
To bring home the renewing ambience of Mateya Safari Lodge and the majesty of the setting, guests can be treated to a full range of pleasurable and rejuvenating body treatments by a dedicated health therapist. Give way to the energetic call of the wilderness by making use of our personalized gym. Feel the freedom to take a healthy breath of Mateya Safari Lodge magic, restoring your mind, body and soul.
Boardroom & Curio
When business calls guests have the facility to host meetings in the unique Mateya Safari Lodge Bush Boardroom. Our curio shop is full of delightful items created by skilled craftsmen. Many of the items are hand crafted by the very same artisans whose works adorn the lodge.
Art Gallery
Exhibiting a range of techniques, from majestic oils to life-size bronze sculptures, each piece in the Mateya collection has been individually selected for its unique and enduring appeal.