Wildlife Report: Spring 2024 (August – October)
It is usually a surprise to our guests, especially those who have travelled from beyond the continent, that spring is a time of fierce, dry
Wildlife Report: Winter 2024 (May – July)
Western Zimbabwe’s subtropical climate makes for glorious winters – the months of May, June and July are characterised by warm, sunny days with little, if
Wildlife Report: Autumn 2024 (February – April)
Whether you’re a summer person or a winter person, the end of the warmer months always holds an element of sadness; days getting shorter and
Wildlife Report: Summer 2023-24 (November – January)
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or
Through the eyes of our GM Stian Commaille
A New Beginning As the sun rises over the vast Zambezi River, casting a golden glow on the lodge nestled on its banks, I often
Wildlife Report: Spring 2023 (August – October)
In most parts of the world, Spring implies a slow thawing of the winter chill accompanied by longerdays, soft breezes and an abundance of colourful
Wildlife Report: Winter 2023 (May – July)
Winter arrived quietly this year, taking longer than usual to settle in as autumn seemed set to enjoy an extended stay in this part of
Wildlife Report: Autumn 2023 (February – April)
We often say that Victoria Falls is a year-round destination, with different experiences to offer at different times of year. We are reminded how true
Wildlife Report: Summer 2022-23 (November – January)
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow fast in movies, I had that
Amaganyane Anti-poaching Unit Update
We have shared the latest update on our conservation journey, the development of our Amaganyane anti-poaching unit, in a short video. The formation of the
Waterbuck Translocation on to Matetsi Private Game Reserve
In June 2022, Matetsi Victoria Falls reached its’ biggest singular conservation achievement with the translocation of fourteen waterbuck from the Hwange National Park to their
Wildlife Report: Winter 2022 (May – July)
Sitting down to write this report at the beginning of August, we find winter in its final throes here in Zimbabwe; the days are starting
Celebrating 6 Years of Matetsi Magic
Today marks six years since the Gardiner family opened the doors to Matetsi Victoria Falls and welcomed the first guests to experience a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness
Matetsi Victoria Falls receives the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2022
We are delighted to advise that thanks to the hard work and dedication of our wonderful team, we have received the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
Introducing Matetsi’s Anti-poaching K9 Team
Poaching is a major problem in Africa and poses a serious threat to the beautiful and endangered wildlife that roam the continent. Domestic animals also
Introducing GRACE
Supporting and developing exceptional talent & projects throughout Zimbabwe and Africa. Values Education • Freedom • Mutuality • Trust • Collaboration Vision and Visionaries Established
Matetsi Victoria Falls joins Regenerative Travel
As an independent property that is owned and run by a family with a deep love for our home country of Zimbabwe, its people and
Lion Cubs – February 2022
Earlier this week, our phones were abuzz with news of an extremely special sighting: three new lion cubs had been spotted with the rest of