What a great find and even better surprise. Spent 3 nights at Matetsi enjoying the wonderful, warm and sincere hospitality. It came recommended by a South African friend and proved to be a great way to end a 3 week trip through Southern Africa. The accomodations were excellent, the staff friendly and helpful, the guides and trackers very knowledgeable with... more

this place is wonderful & would cost 3x as much in South Africa. The villas are private, spacious & have huge decks overlooking the mighty Zambezi with private plunge pools. The game drives were wonderful, animal sightings are numerous, & the service is top-notch (the service was the same as at Singita in South Africa). The safari guides were not... more

Six of us went spent a magical long weekend here. In a country that is so full of strife is was mind-blowing at how wonderful, caring and happy the management and staff were. They went out of their way to make it a truly memorable experience. Not to mention the food, it was fantastic, fresh bream, traditional sudza (pap) and... more

We stayed 2 nights at the Matetsi Water Lodge in October. Wow! The location, the service, the decor, the game reserve.. I can only recommend going. We went on one river 'drive' and 3 vehicle game drives and on each drive we saw lots of animals - warthogs, lions, elephants, giraffes, owls, samble antelopes, etc. etc. The ranger (Kheto) and... more

Spent three wonderful days at Matetsi with another couple. We were a bit anxious about travel to Zimbabwe. There was no need.The staff, setting and quality of the Matetsi Water Lodge blew us away. This CCAfrica lodge had excellent food, very intimate camp with very cordial and wonderfully accomodating staff. We enjoyed fabulous game viewing with the best guide and... more

This was my first stop on a two-week photo safari trip in Africa. Matetsi did not diappoint in any way. The individual lodges were well done and spacious with their own pools and a view of the Zambezi River. Service was impeccable with an in-room minibar, a private butler who served a gourmet lunch in your room and all if... more

Matetsi was definitely magical! My wife and I spent a couple of days there with our son, who worked at the American Embassy in Botswana, before leaving on a lengthy safari throughout Botswana. The lodging was first class, beautifully designed and maintained, and the service was faultless. Not to mention the location right on the Zambezi River. Calvert, our guide,... more

Stayed a few nights at this magnificent place approx 60 km up the road from Victoria Falls. Considering the location (a fair wack up the road from Vic Falls in Zimbabwe) the food quality and quantity is amazing. The team at this river side lodging are a very professional bunch of people and they make you feel part of the... more

I have no idea what the previous reviewer was talking about-this place is wonderful & would cost 3x as much in South Africa. The villas are private, spacious & have huge decks overlooking the mighty Zambezi with private plunge pools. The game drives were wonderful, animal sightings are numerous, & the service is top-notch. The food is plentiful, & they... more