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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Supporting and developing exceptional talent & projects throughout Zimbabwe and Africa. Values Education • Freedom • Mutuality • Trust • Collaboration Vision and Visionaries Established
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
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
Our Matetsi Victoria Falls Scouts, the “Amaganyane” (meaning “Wild Dogs”) routinely patrol the banks of the Zambezi River, generally as a two-man team. Over the
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