Seasonal Report Archive

Delve into some of our older seasonal reports that speak to wildlife activity, seasonal changes to the landscape and the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls water levels at specific times of the year.

December 2020 Wildlife Sightings

Many gifts this festive season came in the form of wonderful wildlife sightings of all different shapes and sizes, everything from leopard in a tree with a sub-adult cub close by, through to a magnificently

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November 2020 Wildlife Sightings

The early rains in October and continued intermittent showers throughout this month, meant that November was officially the start of the green season, reflected in the lush look of the photography in this month’s sightings

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August 2020 Wildlife Sightings

The seasons shifted through the course of August. We moved from what felt like bitterly cold winter (in Africa terms) to temperatures that felt like high summer, with a few cloudy days toward the end

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July 2020 Wildlife Sightings

In the heart of winter, mornings can be brutally cold, and our guides take the edge off by providing hot water bottles and blankets for our guests going out on morning game drives.  The sun

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June 2020 Wildlife Sightings

As we head into the heart of winter, temperatures continue to drop, and the bush continues to dry up. The colours showcased in the foliage across Matetsi Private Game Reserve are remarkable. Mornings are crisp,

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Conservation Manager

Jannie Liebenberg

Conservation Manager Jannie Liebenberg brings over 20 years of experience in ranch and estate operations, with a deep understanding of land management, wildlife protection, and the intricate balance needed to allow ecosystems to flourish.

Since joining Matetsi Victoria Falls, as our Workshop & Estate Manager back in in early 2021, Jannie has played a pivotal role in some of our most significant conservation achievements, from establishing life-giving solar-powered boreholes to expanding and maintaining our extensive road network, making remote areas more accessible for anti-poaching patrols and conservation monitoring.

A proud Zimbabwean, Jannie’s love for his home country and her wildlife runs deep. One of the highlights of his career came in 2018, when he was part of a monumental conservation effort to relocate 100 elephants from Sango to Rifa in the Zambezi Valley to support elephant populations. “It was hard work,” Jannie recalls, “but when the last herd left in the truck bound for Rifa, there was an overwhelming sense of fulfilment and pride shared by everyone involved.”

For Jannie, one of the most rewarding aspects of working at Matetsi Victoria Falls is witnessing the steady rise in wildlife numbers each year, a true testament to the dedication of the entire team and to the vision of the family who lead Matetsi Private Game Reserve, continually reinvesting in the land to ensure that the concession not only survives but thrives.

In Jannie’s spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and catching up with friends. One of his favourite ways to relax is socialising around a braai in the park, sharing stories, laughter, and good food in the heart of the wilderness he works so hard to protect.