Matetsi Water Lodge
Matetsi Water Lodge is positioned just 38 kilometres above the Victoria Falls within 50,000 hectares of private game reserve. With 15 kilometres of private Zambezi River frontage, Matetsi offers a spectacular and diverse water and wildlife safari.
The lodge is set on the lush banks of the Zambezi, shaded by mangosteen and waterberry trees. Accommodation consists of three individual and intimate camps - West Water, North Water and East Water – each comprising just six air-conditioned suites. Each suite has a private plunge pool, en-suite bathroom - with indoor and outdoor showers - and an expansive river deck. Vast teak doors swing open to reveal magnificent river views from the deck.
Open sided, thatched guest areas consist of an elegant dining and sitting area with large fireplace. Pan-African cuisine is served on the intimate riverside dining decks or in a surprise setting in Matetsi’s pristine wilderness.
Activities include day and night game-drives in open vehicles, nature walks on the Reserve led by armed rangers, riverboat cruises, guided canoe excursions along the Zambezi River and fishing.
A complementary shuttle is available to Victoria Falls allowing guests to enjoy various activities including a helicopter flight, rafting and a scenic tour of Victoria Falls (these activities are at additional cost).
The Matetsi Private Game Reserve includes great herds of elephant and buffalo, which quench their thirst in the Zambezi River during the dry season (May to October). Stately sable and rare roan antelope favour the fringes of the woodlands. Lion, leopard and spotted hyena are most often encountered on night drives. Endangered African wild dog occasionally set up dens during the winter months. Large rafts of hippo and Cape clawless otter are at home in the Zambezi River. Fruit bats and lesser bushbabies are active after dark. The bird life is also excellent, with over 360 species recorded at Matetsi.
Images supplied courtesy of &Beyond
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