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The Mateya Safari Lodge promises to be among the most prestigious game lodges of its kind in the world and certainly one of the most exclusive in Southern Africa. |
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Mateya is situated in the 75,000 hectare malaria-
free Madikwe Game Reserve, a mere 320 kms from Johannesburg and 120 kms from Sun City.
The Reserve is characterized by extensive plains which slope in a north-easterly and easterly direction toward the Marico River. The Dwarsberg Mountain Range forms the reserves southern boundary, and the Tweedepoort Escarpment forms the dividing line between the Reserve's northern and southern sections, rising to 1328m at Tshwene-Tshwene.
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Game Drives, Self Drive, Walking, Canoeing, Honeymoon, Photography, Birding, Spa, Malaria Free, Price Range - Southern Africa: $800 plus
Above is an indication of what is available at
or nearby this establishment. Price Range is an indication of accommodation cost per person
per day.
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Apart from having the Big 5, the Madikwe Reserve also boasts the Super 7:- Buffalo, Cheetah, Elephant, Leopard, Lion, Rhino (Black & White) & Wild Dog. In addition to which there are brown hyena, sable, eland and large herds of plains game. There are also over 350 pecies of birds in the area.
Early Stone Age (dating as far back as 250 million years ago) and Iron Age sites located on the Reserve. Madikwe has always spun a romance of history and beauty - it was here that Sir David Livingstone first met and later married Mary Moffat.
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The Lodge caters for a maximum of 10 guests in 5 individually designed luxury thatched suites, all nestled in the rocky outcrop of the Gabbro Hills, offering a high vantage point overlooking the waterhole and the plains.
All suites are appointed with the following comfort features:-
*Handcrafted mahogany furnishings
*En suite luxury bathroom
*Secluded open-air shower
*A unique collection of original African artworks
*Private deck and rim-flow pool overlooking the
bush
*Natural window Sala
*Air-conditioned atmosphere control
*Custom-designed fireplace
*Mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities
Some of the added attractions are:-
*Dining, lounge and relaxation areas with high
elevation views of the reserve
*African interest library
*Curio boutique and art gallery
*Business centre with internet and email facilities
*Gym
*Health therapist offering complete range of full
body relaxation therapies
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- Minimum age accepted is 9 years, and for sole use of the lodge there will be no age restriction.
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*Game drives in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles
accompanied by professional rangers and trackers.
*Informative guided walking safaris.
*Bird watching canoe expeditions on the Marico
River
*All game-viewing is planned around guests
individual interests
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- Bar Facility
- Body/Mind/Health facility
- Internet and/or email access
- Laundry
- Library
- Swimming Pool
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- Air conditioning
- Bar Fridge in rooms
- Coffee/Teas making facility in rooms or served to rooms
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Not
sure where to stay? Send your ideas via the SAFARI
REQUEST form instead
and our consultants will provide a solution based on your
requirements. |
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Why book my Accommodation through Greenlife?

The
answer is simple. “Our Discounted Rates are Unbeatable”
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CREDENTIALS
"You were wonderful ... I'd love others
to experience what we did."
Michael Spring, Frommers Guides, USA
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