A sleek safari lodge on a private stretch of the Zambezi River, 40 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls.
Matetsi Victoria Falls is set within a 136,000-acre private concession neighbouring Zambezi National Park, among mopane and acacia woodland and a network of open grasslands. The main Matetsi River Lodge offers 18 stunning suites - including two, two-roomed family suites - built along the banks of the Zambezi River. Their contemporary interiors feature four-poster beds, double basins hewn from stone and candle-lit circular bathtubs. Doors open out onto private pools surrounded by a deck and day beds, with the river just beyond.Guests looking for a more exclusive experience can book Matetsi River House instead, a sole-use villa that boasts four spacious bedrooms, its own kitchen, open-plan indoor and outdoor dining areas with wide verandas, and a private rim-flow pool overlooking the Zambezi River. The house comes with its own private safari vehicle and a dedicated team, including a personal guide, tracker, chef and butler.
With 136,000 acres of unspoiled private wilderness on the doorstep, game viewing is abundant. Enjoy twice-daily game drives, walking safaris, birdwatching, canoeing, boat excursions and fishing. Further afield, take a tour of Victoria Falls or see it from the air on a scenic helicopter flight, while for adrenaline junkies there's bungee jumping and white-water rafting.
Located on a private 15-kilometre stretch of the Zambezi River, Matetsi River Lodge and River House are set within the 136,000-acre Matetsi Private Game Reserve. Victoria Falls Town and airport are approximately a 45-minute drive away (40 kilometres). A 15-minute helicopter transfer can be arranged.