Matetsi Victoria Falls

The lodge is built with architectural flair inspired by the surroundings. The lodge combines dramatic architectural design and luxurious interiors with the vibrancy of the Zimbabwean people. The result is an award-winning luxury nature retreat that offers the discerning traveller an unparalleled luxury safari experience.

While the lodge is situated 40 km upstream from Victoria Falls, it is just one of the many experiences on offer. The lodge has 15 km of private Zambezi river frontage and exclusive access to 55 000 hectares of Matetsi Private Game Reserve where guests can enjoy exceptional wildlife encounters. Matetsi Victoria Falls is a family-owned lodge that combines the Big-Five luxury safari experience with a bucket-list visit to the largest waterfall on earth and an authentic and personal experience that embodies the hope and dynamism of this incredible country and its people.

Accommodation
River Lodge Suites
Matetsi Victoria Falls Lodge offers luxurious accommodation in 16 River Lodge Suites set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Set beneath the thick canopies of a vast riverine forest, Matetsi Victoria Falls Lodge comprises two intimate river-facing camps consisting of nine suites each.

Two are family suites. Here generosity of space and absolute privacy are a given, with a bold sequence of architectural spaces and contemporary interiors defined by an earthy yet sophisticated mix of textured latte screens, contemporary blonde basketry, warm wood and the lustre of copper. All suites are air-conditioned and come with sumptuous King-size four-poster beds, generous bathtubs, indoor and outdoor rain showers as well as a private plunge pool and deck. Each suite is perfectly appointed to capitalise on the lodge’s private river frontage.

River Lodge Family Suites
Matetsi Victoria Falls is an excellent destination for large family groups travelling together. Laid out as two intimate East and West river-facing camps, each camp comprises nine suites each with two generous family suites per camp. Offering the same facilities as the River Lodge suites, the River Lodge Family Suites comprise an adult’s suite with an adjoining passageway to a children’s room via a secure courtyard. The adjoining room sleeps two children in twin beds. Each family suite comprises a main suite with a King-Size bed, a generous bathroom with an indoor and outdoor rain shower as well as a private plunge pool and deck. Each suite is perfectly appointed for views of the Zambezi River.

River House Exclusive-Use Villa
For those in search of the ultimate in seclusion and privacy, there’s River House – an exclusive-use, four- bedroom villa that is ideal for a large group, family or trans-generational group travelling together. River House is equipped with every luxury necessary in the bush from a full kitchen and indoor and outdoor dining areas that lead out to a spacious veranda with a private swimming pool and fire pit bowl. River House also comes with the dedicated services of a private chef, butler, guide as well as a dedicated game drive vehicle.

Activities
Game Drives, Safaris
Matetsi Private Game Reserve offers the most exclusive game viewing experience in the Victoria Falls area. Here, surrounded by flourishing wilderness, phenomenal highlights include sightings such as massive herds of elephants and buffalo as well as the rare and majestic sable antelope. The reserve is also home to lions, spotted hyenas, African wild dogs and leopards. Twice-daily game drives in the privacy of the concession are conducted in custom-fitted, luxury open-air safari vehicles in the early morning and late afternoon, accompanied by a knowledgeable, conservation- minded ranger and a tracker.

Game drives are a seminal safari moment in the bush. It may be that guests get up close and personal to a pride of lion as they devour the remnants of their night’s kill or watch in awe as an early morning posse of elephants make their way down to the nearest watering hole amidst a chorus birdsong, grunts and scuffling dust. Chances are guests can track one of Matetsi’s established pack of wild dogs and experience their high pitched keening as they hit the scent of prey. All this and more awaits at Matetsi Victoria Falls.

Exclusive Zambezi River Boat Cruises
At Matetsi Victoria Falls, guests have the opportunity to experience an exclusive riverboat cruise and canoeing excursion along our private 15km stretch of the Zambezi River. Take in the marvels of this spectacular wilderness sanctuary complete with resident hippos, crocodiles and nearly 700 species of fish, not to mention many species of water birds. It is a great opportunity to capture excellent photographs of elephants, bucks, wildebeest (gnu) and buffalo which come down to drink.