Matetsi Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Matetsi Victoria Falls is the embodiment of the Gardiner family’s dream to marry their passion for conservation and luxury hospitality, in order to sustainably protect one of the most beautiful landscapes in their home country of Zimbabwe, the 136,000-acre wilderness area that is Matetsi Private Game Reserve. Their own passion for conservation is shared by our dedicated conservation-minded team on the ground that focuses on the preservation of this incredible area, whilst our lodge team look after our guests with such authentic Zimbabwean hospitality that you’ll leave feeling like part of our extended Matetsi Victoria Falls family. Set on a private 9 mile stretch of the mighty Zambezi –…
A nearly ten-mile stretch along the mighty Zambezi River becomes your private playground at 19-suite Matetsi Victoria Falls. The vibrant Zimbabwean spirit is evident throughout this family-owned and run safari lodge, from its distinctive design and local artistry to its warm, gracious hospitality. Set out with your conservation-minded guide on foot, by vehicle, and by boat, watching with delight as great herds of elephant, buffalo, and plains wildlife roam the private game reserve’s 136,000 acres of protected wilderness. Share stories of your safari adventures under night skies at a traditional African boma barbecue.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (already included in property rates)
- $180 USD credit, once during stay, applicable towards Spa Treatments and/or Owner’s Collection Wines from our specialized wine cellar
- Bookings in the River House Private Villa will receive an additional $180 USD credit (for a total of $360 USD)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Bespoke excursions include cultural experiences in the town of Victoria Falls and helicopter tours over the thunderous falls, aptly named the “Flight of the Angels.”
The property, in facts
| Where | Matetsi Private Game Reserve, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Category | Lodge / Safari |
| Property type | Lodge, Ranch, Camp |
| Rooms | 22 |
| Room types | 3 |
| Nearest airport | Victoria Falls (VFA) · 27 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Zen |
| Known for | Landmarks, Local Immersion, Seclusion |
Rooms and suites
- Private Villa River House — This exclusive-use, 4-bedroom private villa features en-suite bathrooms, its own kitchen, open-plan indoor and outdoor living and dining areas with wide…
- Luxury Family Suite — The River Lodge Family Suites each consist of a master suite with a twin bedded room for children up to age 16. The two rooms are both en suite and connected…
- River Lodge Suites — Each air-conditioned suite is fitted with a sumptuous king-size bed, circular bathtub, indoor and outdoor rain showers, a private plunge pool and decks that…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Kitchen · Private Pool · Sitting Area
Nearby in the atlas
- Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel - Virtuoso Preview — Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Victoria Falls River Lodge — Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Singita - Singita Pamushana — Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe