Swain-selected stayMadikwe Game Reserve, South AfricaMateya Safari LodgeA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Mateya Safari Lodge holds just five suites in Madikwe Game Reserve, each blending mahogany furnishings and African artwork into the bush itself, with uninterrupted views of a waterhole from every private rim-flow pool. Game drives cap at four guests per vehicle, with a two-person option on request, letting rangers tailor each outing to the guests riding along.Guided game drives, birdwatching and walking safaris cover the wildlife side of a stay, with the small-vehicle format making it easy to follow individual interests rather than a fixed itinerary. An on-site art gallery of bronze sculptures and oil paintings adds an unusual cultural layer. A closer lookMateya Safari Lodge, in detail.View all 12 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyGame drives cap at four guests per vehicle, with a two-person option on request, letting rangers tailor each outing to the specific interests of the guests riding along rather than a fixed itinerary. Just five suites blend mahogany furnishings and African artwork into the bush itself, each with uninterrupted views of a waterhole from its own private rim-flow pool. Plan with SwainAdd Mateya Safari Lodge to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →
