After 18 years, our representation of Mateya Safari Lodge will come to an end on 30 September 2026.
We have represented Mateya Safari Lodge with dedication and enthusiasm for 18 years. During this time, a close personal connection has grown that extends beyond our business relationship.
The Africa Showcase Mitteleuropa will take place again in late September 2026 and will be expanded for the first time to include the Benelux market. The roadshow brings African tourism suppliers and European trade partners together in Utrecht, Cologne and Hamburg.
Dates 2026:
28 September – Utrecht
29 September – Cologne
1 October – Hamburg
We are delighted to welcome Hornbill Treks & Safaris as a new partner in our portfolio. This owner-operated safari specialist is known for designing highly personalised journeys of exceptional quality, with extensive expertise in Rwanda and Uganda.
The multi-award-winning Mateya Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve is once again offering attractive specials for luxury travelers and DMCs for the year 2026. Experience one of South Africa’s most exclusive safari lodges – with only five suites, personalized service, a private guide, and fine gourmet cuisine.
50% Discount on All Stays in 2026 – Exclusively for DMCs!
Babanango Game Reserve is offering an extraordinary Super Special for its spectacular Madwaleni River Lodge for the entire year 2026:
→ 50% discount on all stays between 1 January and 31 December 2026,
bookable until 31 March 2026 – exclusively through DMCs.
Safari and winelands perfectly combined: For Winter 2026, Mateya Safari Lodge and Lanzerac Hotel & Spa have created a joint special that brings together two very different yet wonderfully complementary travel experiences.
The package includes six nights in total, flexibly combinable and bookable from May to August 2026 – with the option of including or excluding a charter flight.
The heavy rainfall of recent weeks has led to unusually high water levels in parts of the Greater Kruger area. This has affected some lodges as well as certain roads and tracks in the surrounding reserves.
To ensure you can continue to advise your clients accurately, we have compiled a brief update on the current situation at our partner properties below.
We are delighted to welcome the new Royal Ingwe River Lodge to our portfolio – an elegant safari lodge set in the scenically stunning Olifants West Nature Reserve, which connects seamlessly to the Greater Kruger National Park. Its location directly on the Olifants River allows for exceptional year-round wildlife viewing, combining pristine wilderness with refined comfort.
Seasons in Africa enters the upcoming travel year with two exciting updates: The new Luxury Portfolio Packages 2026 offer attractive benefits when combining the portfolio’s exclusive lodges, while the Hippo Hollow Country Estate in Hazyview has completed extensive renovations – including a fully modernised main building and the first six newly refurbished Deluxe Chalets.
With the opening of Mikumi Wildlife Lodge, the Wellworth Collection introduces a stylish new safari lodge in southern Tanzania – ideal for travellers looking to combine wildlife experiences with beach relaxation. The Mikumi National Park is connected to Zanzibar by a short domestic flight of around 60 minutes, making it an excellent choice for a classic Bush & Beach itinerary.
