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Within easy reach of the world-renowned Victoria Falls and boasting 15 kilometers of exclusive Zambezi River views, Matetsi River Lodge is an intimate lodge that affords guests a rich wildlife experience on a private conservancy and is close enough to enjoy various other activities offered around the Falls.
Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge. Child rates apply.
Two adults and two children can share in a Family Suite or alternatively a maximum of 8 people in the River House Villa.
Children under 5 years are not permitted on the safari activities unless a private vehicle is booked at an additional fee.
Children over the age of 6 years are permitted on the safari activities and river cruises at the discretion of the lodge manager.
Child minding services are available but must be pre-booked.
Matetsi River Lodge boasts 18 beautifully appointed suites that are positioned to offer guest privacy and spectacular views of the Zambezi River.
Each Suite is contemporary in design with natural tones and abstract artwork. Each features twin beds that can be converted into doubles, en-suite bathrooms with a bathtub, indoor and outdoor showers; mosquito netting, indoor lounge areas, in-room safes, minibars, and private verandahs complete with comfortable couches and plunge pools.
There are two Family Suites that feature two en-suite bedrooms joined by a passageway.
The Matetsi River House is an exclusive-use villa that can accommodate families and groups of up to 8 people sharing in four bedrooms.
With three exclusive guest areas, the facilities offered at Matetsi include a boma, fitness center, safari shop, wine cellar, massage sala, swimming pool, conference center, and various dining areas.
The Conservancy on which Matetsi River Lodge sits is home to an abundance of wildlife including large herds of elephant and buffalo. various antelope, hippo, lion, leopard, wild dog, hyena and 366 species of bird.
Activities offered at the lodge include game drives, walking safaris, birdwatching, canoeing, boating excursions and fishing. Excursions to Victoria Falls can be easily arranged by the lodge.
Matetsi River Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples and families looking to visit Victoria Falls and experience a luxury safari.
Accommodation, three meals daily, the house selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities including game drives, birdwatching, a cruise on the Zambezi River, amateur fishing and canoeing, as well as emergency medical evacuation insurance.
Flights, transfers, premium brand beverages, additional excursions, gratuities, park fees, and items of a personal nature.
Seasons:
Peak Season (min. 2-night stay): 1 July – 31 Aug ’24; 21 Dec ’24 – 7 Jan ‘25
High Season: 1 April – 30 June ’24; 1 - 30 Sept ‘24
Mid-Season: 8 Jan - 31 Mar '24; 1 Oct - 20 Dec '24
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July 22, 2024
Dolan was great to deal with
Dolan was great to deal with. He was communicative and understood our needs. Great help for booking the lodge for our special event.
July 20, 2024
Highly recommend Safari.com and Dolan!
I can't say enough good things about Safari.com and in particular Dolan Sequera. South Africa was daunting to plan for and felt I needed some help. I did a lot of research and chose Safari.com and was matched with Dolan. I had a general idea of the trip I wanted to plan for my husband, myself, and our two children (19, 21). Dolan was incredible. He listened to what I wanted and make excellent recommendations. Then he helped book it all. Our trip was 16 days and we visited Cape Town, an Elephant sanctuary, and Safari. And everything went incredibly smooth - no hiccups. He even welcomed me when I landed in South Africa and checked in along our trip. A couple of times I needed to change transfer times and he responded immediately. I felt confident he would help us if any issues arose. It was a trip of a lifetime for my whole family and I am thankful for the help from Dolan and his team at Safari.com.
July 16, 2024
Great experience booking with Dolan
Great experience booking with Dolan. Just got back from our trip and had the the absolute best time. Everything was seamless and perfect.
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Jul 25, 2024
Prompt responses to our queries and…
Prompt responses to our queries and always able to accomodate our requests
Jul 25, 2024
Leigh-Ann was awesome
Leigh-Ann was awesome! She listened to my requests and got it all set! She got my desires and requests Booked and set for my trip.
Jul 25, 2024
Helpful service
Fast response from Keith and helful guidance
Jul 25, 2024
Nicole was so helpful!
Nicole was great to work with! Super responsive and was able to make all the changes requested to accommodate our trip. She answered all my questions, and I wouldn't hesitate to use her for Safari vacations in the future.
Jul 24, 2024
Outstanding and professional performance by Pascal John
Pascal John quickly proved his professionalism as well as his in-depth and experienced knowledge of South Africa safaris. He demonstrated the ability to rapidly understand what I was looking for out of a safari trip and how to make that happen. He added real value to the process with his connections to lodging reservations at various lodges and arranged for an itinerary that is not possible to accomplish by oneself on the internet alone. For example, he was able to negotiate away for me a single supplement. He added immediate value and quickly/painlessly everything came together. This includes booking flights, ground transport, lodging and wildlife drives. I can without reservation recommend working with Pascal John at Safari.com.
Jul 24, 2024
Candis was very patient and helpful
Candis was very patient and helpful. She worked with me on various pricepoints and dates of travel. We were abl to come to a great itin within a number of days.
Jul 24, 2024
Wonderful service and help from Tanya…
Wonderful service and help from Tanya who helped in making the booking.
Jul 23, 2024
It has been a pleasure to work with…
It has been a pleasure to work with your agent Leigh- Ann Croeser, she has been extremely helpful, responsive and if all your representatives are like her your company is in great shape!
Jul 23, 2024
Great service
Mel at Safari.com has been more than helpful helping us to choose the right Safari for our up and coming trip in November. She was very friendly, quick to respond and extremely knowledgeable. I’m sure we will be communicating more nearer our travel date. Thank you Mel!
