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 this is as we reflect on the approach of autumn over the past three months; a season where the falls are at their most dramatic – giving us an impressive […]
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 familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with summer.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Just as Fitzgerald describes in his literary classic, the abrupt arrival of summer […]
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 Amaganyane anti-poaching team in mid-2021, which aligned with the Gardiner family’s conservation vision, was a huge investment for the family and Matetsi Victoria Falls as an organisation. In 2022, 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 new home, Matetsi Private Game Reserve. The waterbuck were generously donated by the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife ManagementAme Reserve. The waterbuck were generously donated by the Zimbabwe National Parks […]
Wildlife Report: Spring 2022 (August – October)
Spring is a time of change at Matetsi Private Game Reserve, as winter begins to loosen its grip on the landscape and the new season brings with it life-giving rains, steadily rising temperatures and the sight of baby animals around every corner. In August, with the warmer weather still a few weeks away, the bush […]
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 to get just a little bit longer but it remains relatively cool. Mornings can be icy but by late morning, the sun is usually shining brightly and everyone is back […]
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 escape on the banks of the mighty Zambezi. Since 1 August 2016 travellers from around the world have crossed the threshold beneath the gently-swaying mokoros and become extended members of […]
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 2022. Reviews from millions of Tripadvisor travellers place Matetsi Victoria Falls in the top 10% worldwide. If you’d like to share your Matetsi Magic experience on Tripadvisor, please CLICK HERE.
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 suffer, in Zimbabwe there are thousands of dogs that roam the street starving and in extremely poor condition. This is a story of a new life for five very special […]
Introducing GRACE
Supporting and developing exceptional talent & projects throughout Zimbabwe and Africa. Values Education • Freedom • Mutuality • Trust • Collaboration Vision and Visionaries Established in late 2021, GRACE was formed by Charles & Sara Gardiner to formalise and continue the incredible philanthropic work that their parents have done over the last 30+ years. GRACE, […]
