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Matetsi River Lodge
Matetsi River Lodge
Matetsi River Lodge
Matetsi River Lodge
Matetsi River Lodge

Matetsi River Lodge


17°51’53.7"S 25°30’3.1"E

Matetsi River Lodge: Information from the owner

General information

Type
Lodge
No. of rooms
22
Check-in time
12:00
Check-out time
11:00

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on Matetsi River Lodge, which contains our own observations and views.


Last updated by Owner
26 Mar 2025
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Facilities at Matetsi River Lodge

Property facilities
Activity Desk, Air conditioner, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Gym / Fitness Centre, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service, Library, Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, TV Room, Vegetarian
Room facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fridge, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Activities on site
Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Nearby activities
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Kayaking / Paddling, Mountain Biking, Natural History Tours, Quad Biking, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Sky Diving, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours, Wine Tasting
Languages
English

Room types at Matetsi River Lodge

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River Family Suite(s)

Matetsi Victoria Falls is an excellent destination for large family groups travelling together. Laid out as two intimate East and West river-facing camps, each camp comprises nine suites each with two generous family suites per camp. Offering the same facilities as the River Lodge suites, the River Lodge Family Suites comprise an adult’s suite with an adjoining passageway to a children’s room via a secure courtyard. The adjoining room sleeps two children in twin beds. Each family suite comprises a main suite with a King-Size bed, a generous bathroom with an indoor and outdoor rain shower as well as a private plunge pool and deck. Each suite is perfectly appointed for views of the Zambezi River and set beneath the canopies of a riverine forest on a 15km stretch of private river frontage. Amenities: • Spacious, air-conditioned suite • King-sized bed and twin beds Children’s room connected via passageway • Generous en-suite bathrooms complete with indoor and outdoor showers • Private plunge pools and deck • Set beneath trees with views of the Zambezi River • In-room Bluetooth speakers • Complimentary laundry service • Complimentary in-lodge and in-room WiFi • Luxury Safari Vehicle with private guide and tracker
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River Suite(s)

Set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River with 15km of private river frontage, Matetsi Victoria Falls is located just 40km upstream from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. Set beneath the thick canopies of a vast riverine forest, River Lodge comprises two intimate river-facing camps consisting of nine suites each, of which two are family suites. Here generosity of space and absolute privacy are a given, with a bold sequence of architectural spaces and contemporary interiors defined by an earthy yet sophisticated mix of textured latte screens, contemporary blonde basketry, warm tactile wood and the lustre of copper. All suites are air-conditioned and come with sumptuous King-size four-poster beds, generous bathtubs, indoor and outdoor rain showers as well as a private plunge pool and deck. Each suite is perfectly appointed so as to capitalize on the lodge’s 15km’s private river frontage. Amenities: • Spacious, air-conditioned suite • King-sized bed • Generous en-suite bathroom complete with indoor and outdoor showers • Private plunge pool and deck • Use of both indoor and outdoor dining spaces • Boma dining area for traditional meals • Use of alfresco lounge areas • In addition to private plunge pool, use of 20m lap pool that flanks the river • Use of fitness studio • Use of massage sala • Use of library, boardroom and owner’s private wine cellar • Exclusive shopping boutique • In-room iPad for guests use • In-room Bluetooth speakers • Complimentary laundry service • Complimentary in-lodge and in-room WiFi • Luxury Safari Vehicle

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