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An exclusive property set high on a rocky outcrop of the Gabbro Hills in the heart of one of South Africa’s largest game reserves, where guests can find the Super 7 – buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino and wild dog!
Accommodation is in five ultra-luxurious thatched suites – each of which has fine mahogany furniture, open fireplaces, indoor and outdoor showers, large sun deck and a private plunge pool which overlooks a waterhole. The main areas of the lodge house one of the world’s finest African art collections, from oils to bronzes, abstract to portraits.
World class safari plus world class art equals Mateya, a luxury hideaway. The owner’s vast and private African art collection fills the walls and spaces of the lodge, and almost draws the eye away from the wildlife, gym and spa on offer!
Mateya offers some extraordinary dining experiences. Each night your specially prepared meal will be enjoyed in a different location. You can opt for group or couple dining depending on how much you want to get to know your fellow safari explorers. But we like the idea that there’s somewhere different to eat each night, you can be under the stars, out in the bush, under canvas or on your own deck.
With only five rooms you are very much hosting a private party of your own. Each lodge is beautifully decorated with the idea of blending into the natural surroundings. Mahogany furniture seamlessly blends in, while luxury bathrooms will keep you soaking your toes for longer than anticipated. Only ten people can be accommodated at any one time at Mateya, making it so private you slip away into your own plunge pool on your private deck and look out uninterrupted across the plains and watering holes.
As game drives are the main activity Mateya is not seen as a kids destination. There is also no kids club, and with such a small number of residences it’s not somewhere where we would suggest going with a family.
South Africa
South Africa
South Africa
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Chris joined Africa Travel directly from university in 1992 and knows both the company and Africa extremely well.
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Julia’s love for travel began at a young age. Born in Cape Town, she spent many a holiday exploring Southern Africa with her family before starting her career in travel.
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Felicity, who joined Africa Travel in 2004, has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years and originally comes from South Africa's KwaZulu Natal province
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Sigrun, who joined Africa Travel in 2001, grew up in South Africa and has now been in the travel industry for almost 30 years.
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Christine fell in love with Africa over 30 years ago, and has been managing the Cape Town office since 2008, and is looking forward to exploring Namibia more.
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Shaun joined the travel industry just over 10 years ago, working first for an online travel booking portal and an ecotourism company, specialising in sustainable travel in Southern and East Africa.
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Debbie joined Africa Travel in May 2009 and has been in the travel industry for over 20 years, enjoying a number of roles, from airline ticketing to accounting.
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Christine first came to Africa as a young woman and immediately felt a connection which has never allowed her to leave. She lived in Johannesburg and in Knysna on the Garden Route, but came to Cape Town 22 years ago and realised it was where she wanted to be!
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Alyson grew up in Zimbabwe and it was her parents who influenced her a great love of the African bush. It was not just a love of the wildlife but the plant and bird life and everything that is associated in the wild spaces of Africa.
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