Matetsi Victoria Falls, Matetsi Private Game Reserve

About Matetsi Victoria Falls, Matetsi Private Game Reserve

Matetsi Victoria Falls is a family-owned lodge in the 136,000-acre Matetsi Private Game Reserve, with about 15 km of private frontage on the Zambezi upstream of Victoria Falls.

It has 16 luxury suites, two family suites and the four-bedroom Matetsi River House, all set along the river.

Best for

Couples, families and groups who want a fully inclusive river lodge that combines a private reserve with visits to the Falls.

Not ideal for travellers who want to walk into Victoria Falls town.

Location

Matetsi Victoria Falls is on the Zambezi in the Matetsi Private Game Reserve, about 60 km or 55 minutes by road from Victoria Falls International Airport, according to the lodge. The operator does not publish lodge coordinates, so no map position is shown here.

Rooms and style at Matetsi Victoria Falls

Suites at Matetsi Victoria Falls have a private plunge pool and deck, air-conditioning, in-room WiFi and a circular bathtub with indoor and outdoor showers. Family suites add a connected children’s room. The River House has its own pool, private chef and butler, and a safari vehicle with guide and tracker.

Facilities at Matetsi Victoria Falls

Guests at Matetsi Victoria Falls have spa treatments, bush and terrace dining, a helipad and an airstrip. The lodge describes stays as fully inclusive of meals, drinks, laundry, safari activities, boat cruises, fishing, a guided Falls tour and airport transfers.

Trade-offs

• Distance from town. The lodge is under 45 minutes by road from Victoria Falls town.
• Children policy. Check the lodge child policy before booking.
• Border trips. Kasane and Livingstone are reachable but involve border crossings.

Getting there and getting around

Complimentary road transfers run within the Victoria Falls area, and helicopter transfers from the airport take about 15 minutes. Activities include game drives, sunrise and sunset boat cruises on the Zambezi, fishing and scenic flights.

Explore the area

Compare other stays around Matetsi, browse accommodation across Victoria Falls and the Upper Zambezi, or read our Victoria Falls and Upper Zambezi guide.

Before you book Matetsi Victoria Falls

• Ask for the child policy if travelling with children.
• Confirm transfer arrangements from the airport.
• Ask about exclusive-use options for a group.
• Book spa treatments at Matetsi Victoria Falls in advance.

Current rates and availability

No rates are published on this page, and there is no booking link for this property yet. Rates depend on the plan, season and party, so ask Matetsi Victoria Falls directly through its official website for a written quote. Zimbabwe Travel Guide does not take bookings or payment for this stay.