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MATEYA SAFARI LODGE
Madikwe Game Preserve
The ultimate in luxury in South Africa
Your hosts - Shai and
Madeleine
with Ngaire from BK Africa |
In our opinion this is one of the
most luxurious lodges in South Africa. We have been to many properties but this
lodge is truly unique. This is a very upscale property full of exquisite
art work and expensive furnishings. No cost was spared in building this elegant
lodge. Only 10 guests are pampered here in a the spacious main lodge. Space is all around you. The rooms, foyer and main lodge areas
are stunning. Beautiful woods, sculptures and a spacious luxurious feel permeate the lodge.
The exquisite doors have been transported from Zanzibar and are not
only on the main lodge buildings but on each luxury suite as well. This is truly
the ULTIMATE in luxury. Pictures cannot capture the beauty and luxury of Mateya.
The managers of the property, Shai and Madeleine have created a warm and
friendly atmosphere where the guests can relax and experience gracious service
without the formality that one might expect in such elegant surroundings.
Location:
In the Madikwe Game Reserve, Mateya is in the heart of the bush. Only a 50 minute
flight from Johannesburg with daily charter service by Federal Air. The rooms are
overlooking the bush with outstanding views.
Accommodations:
The accommodations are 5 luxurious and very private large villas. All air
conditioned, with private plunge pools on large decks, huge bathrooms and outdoor
showers and fireplaces. Total luxury! This is a room you just
want to stay in and never leave. The details here are truly amazing right down
to all the coat hangers being padded. No item has been overlooked to make
your experience as luxurious as possible.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES FROM MATEYA TAKEN BY BROWN AND KEENE
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Bedroom |
Bathroom |
Deck with plunge pool |
Game Drives:
Game viewing here is
plentiful. Animals are everywhere. The reserve has many lodges and
there are a lot of vehicles driving the park. However, I felt this
to be a positive since there were many people looking for animals - the
sightings were numerous. The lodges cooperate with each by way of radios to
control the sightings so there are never more than three vehicles at a sighting
at a time. At no time did I feel as if the reserve was crowded. You are seeing nature at its finest here, not penned in
a small area for the tourists to see. Add this with the peaceful
atmosphere of the bush - it is game viewing at its finest. There are only
four guests with the field guide
in each land rover for a truly personal experience. To my
knowledge there is no other park that offers land rovers that accommodate only
four guests. All the space
you will need to take your African wildlife pictures. Each game drive holds new
adventures and the sights you see will be burned into your memory
forever. Mateya also offers bush walks, boma dinners
and bush breakfasts. This is a wonderful property where your expectations
will be exceeded.
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Main Lounge areas and all this
breakfast for just two people. |
One of the exquisite plates
used at Mateya |
Dining and the Lodge Public
Areas:
The gourmet food is so good that it will rival any fine restaurant in
Paris. The entire dining experience was the most incredible experience I have ever
had. The lodge has different table settings every night that are really
exquisite, see the pictures shown. The fresh flowers, candles and the Arthur Court
accessories complete the stunning tables. The lavish breakfast buffet,
complete with flowers on each offering and the cooked to order breakfast was really
special. The main dining room table in the lodge is very
elegant and can seat up to 16 people, although the lodge only holds 10 guests. The lodge features an
exquisite
large wine cellar with an incredible selection of wines where intimate dinners
can also be served. Dinners are served in different venues each night to enhance
every evenings dining experience. The Boma is in a round with a deck built
around a sunken fireplace. The lodge is on an all inclusive basis and wines and
spirits are complimentary (excluding premium imported brands or
specially selected wines from the extensive wine cellar). |
Business Services:
Complimentary internet facilities are available.
Spa:
The camp offers a spa with many treatments available.
Laundry is included on a complimentary basis.
Summary: If you
want an experience you will never forget with outstanding game
viewing - this is an excellent choice.
Web Page:
www.mateyasafari.com
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