Zimbabwe Accommodation | Victoria Falls

Matetsi

Waters of Life . . .the Great Zambezi River

"... scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight."
David Livingstone.

Occupying 50 000 hectares adjacent to the mighty Zambezi River, Matetsi represents a triumph for conservation, consolidating former hunting concessions into one of Africa's most magnificent game viewing sanctuaries where wildlife can thrive under protection.

Here, just 40 kilometres west of Victoria Falls, 50,000 hectares of unspoilt paradise is home to vast herds of buffalo, elephant and sable which range freely between Botswana and Zimbabwe throughout and unfenced area of immense size.
With its fifteen kilometres of Zambezi River frontage, Matetsi offers a river experience of both adventure and great tranquility - and it is here, overlooking these mighty river waters, that Matesi Water Lodge is sited.

Inland, the Matesi wilderness embraces a vast seasonal wetland where great herds of buffalo, zebra and elephant congregate alongside waterbirds of every description. Matesi Safari Camp nestles at the edge of this grassland area, where an abundance of carnivores, from wild dog to lion, cheetah, leopard and spotted hyaena, compete in a life-and-death struggle for the spoils of prey.

MATETSI WATER LODGE
Fronting the mighty Zambezi shoreline lies Water Lodge - a tribute to the legendary Nyaminyami, guardian of the river, who dwells beneath the thundering mist of the Falls. This synthesis of stone, glass and thatch perches under Mangosteen and Waterberry trees and comprises three small, exclusive camps of six suites each.

Overlooking the tranquil Zambezi, each suite is airconditioned with its own private plunge pool. The design and decor are uniquely African, whilst reflecting the textures and moods of the Zambezi River with the use of natural slate, teak wood and soft denim furnishings.

MATETSI SAFARI CAMP
Safari Camp is a tribute to those who first braved the marauding lions and wild terrain of these plains. Set at the edge of an open grassland system abounding with wildlife, this 24-bed camp under canvas sets new standards in elegance, complete with air-conditioning and modern conveniences.

Here, in the shade of canvas luxury tents or the leafy giants that spread above gracious teak decks, guests can watch the procession of buffalo, elephant and other wildlife which congregates at water pans just metres from the camp.

LOCATION

50 000 hectares. Matetsi Private Game Reserve, north-western Zimbabwe - 40 km west of Victoria Falls and close to the Botswana border at Kasane. Transfers available from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).

ACCOMMODATION
Matesi Water Lodge - three riverside camps, each with six double en-suite rooms, with private plunge pool.
Matetsi Safari Camp - two 12-bedded, air-conditioned, en-suite tented camps.

FACILITIES
Matetsi Water Lodge - reception and dining area with split-level vantage points overlooking the Zambezi River.
Matetsi Safari Camp - reception and lounge/dining area with swimming pool and gift shop.

ACTIVITIES
Game drives, bush walks, Zambezi boat cruises, canoeing, excursions to Victoria Falls, including whitewater rafting and flights above the Falls.

CHARACTERISTIC SPECIES
Elephant, buffalo, sable, lion, leopard, bushbuck, waterbuck.

LOCAL CULTURE
Matabele and Lozi.