5 Individually designed luxury thatched suites all nestled in the
Gabbro Hills, offering spectacular views of a waterhole and plains up
to the Tweedepoort Escarpment. The lodge caters for a maximum of 10
guests.
Each suite has wonderful comfort features such as:
* Hand – crafted mahogany furnishings
* En-suite Luxury bathroom with Secluded open-air shower
* A unique collection of original African artworks
* Private deck with natural window sala looking onto a rim flow pool
* Air- conditioned atmosphere control
* Fireplace in all suites
* Mini bar and tea/coffee making facilities
ADDITIONAL FEATURES....
- Dining, lounge and relaxation areas with high elevation
views of the reserve
- One of the world’s finest collections of African
art
- African interest Library
- Curio Boutique
- Business centre – full internet and e-mail
facilities
- Gym and Health spa with a therapist offering a complete
range of full body relaxation therapies
THE EXPERIENCE
– TOTAL COMFOR & RELAXATION....
Service:
- Qualified experienced and professional field guides and
trackers
- Personal and meticulous dedication to our
guests’ ultimate enjoyment and satisfaction
The Suites
Mateya Safari Lodge accommodations consist of 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.Indeed, the
original African artworks that adorn each suite seem to reflect the
very essence of the Madikwe Game Reserve – a beautiful,
vital, and untamed stretch of bush. Reclining in hand-crafted mahogany
furnishings, looking out as the Zebra lead the plains game to the
waterhole, the immediacy of your experience could not be more vivid.
Lying under the shade of your natural window sala, or immersing in the
cool water of your rim-flow pool, each and every feature of your suite
provides total privacy and comfort. Your en-suite bathroom complete
with a secluded open-air shower invites you to luxuriate in a sensual
setting that is designed to satisfy your ultimate enjoyment.The
ambience of a fresh and clear night is warmed by the heat from the
custom-designed fireplace, and as you settle down to admire the myriad
of stars speckling the sky, the whispering breeze utters magical words
that speak of tomorrow’s promise.
The Lounge &
Library
It is at Mateya Safari Lodge that the 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.
In celebration of a rich history of diversity and the untamed beauty to
which the lodge is home, Mateya Safari Lodge has acquired one of the
world’s finest collections of art from throughout the
continent. Each piece purposefully chosen for the way in which its
canvas captivates a vibrant feel for Africa. Proudly, Mateya Safari
Lodge is home to 21 original paintings by Paul Augustinus for whom the
vast landscapes and abundance of wildlife have been an emotive
inspiration. Nothing quite captivates the vitality and exhilaration of
the wild like Robert Glen’s magnificent bronze sculpture of
an agile lioness attempting to bring down a leaping impala –
“Close Shave”. Adding to the allure of this piece,
Mateya Safari Lodge also boasts several exquisite bronze sculptures by
Dylan Lewis.
The Library
The library is home to an invaluably rare collection of works of
African literature dating back to the turn of the 19th century. In
quiet seclusion guests are able to immerse themselves in the rich past
of this land and relive the splendor unique to Africa through the
captivated eyes of superbly talented authors. Should you wish there is
also a surround sound plasma screen audiovisual console. Guests may
enjoy an afternoon viewing wildlife programs from the DVD collection or
television if they so please
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.WELLNESS TREATMENTSNestled in the splendor of the Madikwe bush, we
offer an extensive & exclusive range of treatments of utmost
luxury. We invite you to escape from the everyday hustle for
a unique experience of blissful unwinding & relaxation.Our
wellness center facilities include a well equipped cardiovascular gym,
body and facial treatments. Our therapist is of an international
standard with extensive training and experience in the field.
REVITALIZING FACIAL
An intensive facial that is designed to stimulate cellular
regeneration, customized to meet all your skins needs and concerns.
MATEYA FACE &
BODY EXPERIENCE
A therapeutic journey to restore the skin’s softness,
stimulate cell renewal & promote a healthy glow, combined with
a back & neck massage that leads to the relaxation of local
tissue & nerves.
HANDS & FEET
RETREAT
Express Manicure - 30 minutes
Classic Manicure - 60 minutes
Express Pedicure - 30 minutes
Classic Pedicure - 60 minutes
Re-polish - 20 minutes
MATEYA MASSAGE
A massage tailored to your pressure preference to either induce
relaxation or target specific areas of tension and muscular discomfort,
using slow forearm, hands and elbows.
Full Body Massage - 60 minutes
Back & Neck Massage - 30 minutes
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE
Experience more than just a massage, aromatic oils are warmly applied
to the body working on tight muscles and lymph drainage, combating
tension in stiff aching bodies.
Full Body Massage - 60 minutes
Back & Neck Massage - 30 minutes
HOT STONE THERAPY MASSAGE
The direct warmth of the smooth stones deeply relaxes the muscles and
allows for greater manipulation of the muscles creating a sedative
effect on the nervous system.
Full Body Massage - 60 minutes
Back & Neck Massage - 30 minutes
AFRICAN HEAD MASSAGE
A gentle yet deeply relaxing massage starting at the fingertips
following the path all the way up your arms, shoulders, neck and scalp
relieving tiredness, anxiety and stress - 30 minutes
REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology treats the body holistically by doing pressure
points on the reflex areas of the feet whilst relieving stress and
focusing on harmonizing the body to restore energy flow - 30 minutes
BODY EXFOLIATION
This therapy polishes and nourishes your skin bringing back the glow to
tired, dull and lifeless complexions by the removal of dead skin cells.
Full Body Exfoliation - 30 minutes
Body Exfoliation & Back Massage - 60 minutes
HEALTH CONDITIONS
Please inform your therapist of any medical conditions
including:
- If you are on any medication
- If you have had surgery recently
- High blood pressure
- Heart conditions
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Muscle or joint injuries
- Allergies
- Pregnancy
Please communicate with your therapist as to your level of comfort and
areas in need of attention.
Wine & Dine
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 Mateya Safari Lodge guests as an accompaniment to their dining.
Select a brandy, a cognac or a single malt whiskey with a cigar from
our humidor as the perfect conclusion to a pristine Mateya dining
experience.
Boardroom & Curio
Bush Boardroom
When business calls guests have the facility to host meetings in the
unique Mateya Safari Lodge Bush Boardroom. A business ‘pow
wow’ in the heart of the African bush, with the magnificent
scenery of Mateya Safari Lodge all around, is sure to inspire creative
and lateral thought. Full Internet & WIFI and email facilities
are available in our Bush Boardroom.
Curio Shop
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. Unique items of memorabilia are also on
sale with the Mateya Safari Lodge logo emblazoned on them as a reminder
of one’s African adventure in one of Africa’s most
exclusive game lodges. Guests can purchase all necessary safari regalia
from the boutique, as well as any conventional items that may have been
forgotten, for example, toothpaste or batteries.
Directions & Transport
Best Route
The drive from Johannesburg/ Pretoria to Mateya Safari Lodge is a
scenic four (4) and a half hour journey.
The suggested route is: Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Derby, Koster,
Swartruggens and then Zeerust. There is a toll road near Swartruggens,
please note that there is a toll fee per vehicle on this route. In
Zeerust, turn right at the First National Bank, where you will see a
direction board showing the route to Madikwe Game Reserve and
Gaborone.From Zeerust it is 85km to Madikwe Game Reserve, turn right
into the Reserve at the Abjaterskop Gate. Please note that the speed
limit in the Reserve is 40km/hour, watch out for speed humps!
Follow the main road for 11km until you reach a T- junction, turn left
at the junction and drive for a further 2km and turn left again
following the Derdepoort signs. Drive for approximately 12km until you
reach a four-way intersection, turn left here following the Mateya
sign, drive for 1km and turn left again at the reception sign. This
road will lead into Mateya Safari Lodge.
Have a safe & pleasant journey. We look forward to welcoming
you at Mateya Safari Lodge. Should you need any help the lodge
telephone number is 014 778-9200.
Transport
By Air
Madikwe Air Charter in conjunction with Federal Air offers daily return
schedule shuttle flights from Johannesburg International Airport (O.R
Thambo) to Madikwe Game Reserve airstrip. Please contact Mateya Safari
Lodge reservations for flight times and schedules. A Mateya Safari
Lodge representative will welcome you and transfer you to the lodge.
This is approx. 10 minutes drive.
Madikwe East Airstrip Air Coordinates:
24° 44’ 00″ S
26° 24’ 27″ E
Elevation: 3319 feet
The airstrip runs east to west (11/290) and is approximately 1200m in
length. All Charter and Shuttle flights as well as Road transfers can
be booked via the lodge
Weather write up
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The Madikwe Game Reserve lies within the geographical region known as
the Kalahari Plains Thorn Bush Veld Savanna Biome.
The average temperature throughout the year is a moderate 18 degrees
Centigrade. The summer months, between September and April, range in
temperature from 16 degrees Centigrade to 35 degrees Centigrade.The
winder period, May through August, fairs more temperately at between 0
degrees Centigrade and 22 degrees Centigrade.Madikwe Game Reserve is
classified as a summer rainfall region with the highest levels expected
between November and February and the lowest between June and September.
As Gaborone is the closest major city center, please search online for
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport weather or to the right for
current and forecast weather.
Our concept of hospitality centers on personable and meticulous
service. We believe that for you to truly benefit from your Mateya
Safari Lodge experience, your time spent in our company must elevate
you to a new level of comfort and relaxation. Our staff will be
available at all times to attend to your every need and are there to
ensure your ultimate enjoyment and satisfaction.
Experienced game rangers and trackers will be on hand to take you on
game drives and guided walking safaris.
Experts on the natural intricacies of the Madikwe Game Reserve, they
will reveal to you a world rich in ecological and cultural history,
opening your mind to a truly unique and fascinating safari
experience.Mateya Safari Lodge’s chefs delight in the
pleasure of preparing only the finest cuisine. Committed to satisfying
the desires of your palate, their wholesome and sumptuous creations
will seduce you with the textures and flavors of the African bush.
Special requests and dietary requirements will be catered for with
culinary relish and skill.
Mateya Safari Lodge’s health therapist is on hand to offer a
complete range of full body relaxation therapies. Enjoyed in the
comfort and privacy of your own suite, this may be the ideal way to
soothe body and mind. So, whether you’re after sunrise or
sundowner relaxation, this is just the type of invigoration to top or
tail a perfect day’s excursion.
Guests to the lodge can experience the thrill of encountering the Super
7 – Elephant, White & Black Rhino, Buffalo, Lion,
Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dog, in addition to which, the Madikwe Game
Reserve boasts among the best array of plains game on the continent and
over 350 species of birds.
Accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers, you can venture on
game drives in custom-built 4×4 vehicles, or track on guided
walking safaris through the reserve. Each excursion will be planned
around your’ specific interests, thereby ensuring you enjoy
the full value of fulfilling your ideal safari experience.
Bushwalks
The Xoi San (Bushmen) of the Kalahari were considered to
be masters in the art of tracking. Specialist rangers and trackers at
Mateya offer you a similar experience, opening the door onto a unique
wildlife encounter. You will have the pleasure and thrill of viewing
animals close up, as well as have a better understanding of how nature
works in perfect harmony to sustain the delicate ecosystem that
continues to thrive at Mateya. Coupled with the physical journey, our
rangers will also enlighten you with the cultural heritage of tracking,
as passed down over the centuries through the rich aural tradition of
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Game Drives
Tackling the African bush in custom-built 4×4
game drive vehicles offer guests the thrill of getting close to game
and tracking over vast distances. With a maximum of four guests per
drive each guest is assured the personal care and attention of our
rangers who will introduce you to the intricate and wonderful features
of the reserve.
Mateya’s vehicles are equipped with the following unique
features:
- Binoculars, offering excellent viewing at all
times.
- Spacious pouches for books and photographic
equipment.
- Shade cover and side flaps offering protection
against wind and rain.
- Comfy warm blankets in case of cold weather.
- Flasks for hot coffee on those early morning
excursions.
Travel visas for South Africa can be obtained in most countries around
the world, and offer unlimited access to all regions of the
country.However, it is important to note that separate independent
countries reside within South Africa’s geographical borders
and that entry into and out of these countries will require a multiple
entry visa. So as to avoid unexpected border delays and penalties,
please consult your travel agent regarding the visa most suited to your
traveling itinerary.
South Africa consists of many cultures and languages, from which eleven
official languages have been selected.
The Madikwe Game Reserve district is home to the Tswana culture and
language. However, travelers will find that English, although only
third in terms of language preference among the population, is
nonetheless widely understood and considered to be South
Africa’s international language of choice, spoken by all
staff at the lodge.
CURRENCIES
For general purposes, the most widely accepted currency is the South
African Rand (ZAR), which can be exchanged for most major currencies at
exchange bureaus located at all major airports and hotels.The following
credit cards are also welcome:
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Diners Club
- American Express
PRECAUTIONS
A major advantage for tourists to the Madikwe Game Reserve region is
that it has been classified as a Malaria-free area.
The reserve’s only perennial river, the Marico, is also free
of all bilharzias. However, bathing in the Marico is prohibited due to
the presence of hippo and crocodile, both of which nonetheless provide
excellent game viewing opportunities. An additional advantage is that
the water in the region is perfectly safe for drinking.
In order to make your stay as comfortable as possible, we suggest the
following preparedness tips:
- UV protection sun block, lip creams, and sun hat
- Comfortable walking shoes for tracking safaris
- Prescription medicines
- During the winter (May to September) the mornings
and evenings can be cold. Therefore we suggest you bring along a bush
jacket and warm clothing for game drives and light clothing for the
days.
- During the summer (October to April) light weight
cotton clothing will provide both adequate shielding from the
sun’s UV rays and comfort in the heat.
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