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Luxury in the wilderness
Matetsi Victoria Falls comprises two intimate river-facing camps,
each consisting of nine suites, offering privacy and unadulterated
river views underpinned by generosity of space and absolute
comfort. Decorated in the same contemporary African style as the
main lodge, each air-conditioned suite is fitted with a private plunge
pool and decks overlooking the Zambezi.
One of the renowned features of the lodge is its truly unique wine
cellar. The owner’s vision was of a fun and functional space. The
vaulted brick ceiling and wooden wine racks being inspired by the
wine cellar at their personal residence.
Dave Slater, a close relative of the family based in Cape Town,
nurtures a passion for wine, and was tasked with selecting the most
interesting and iconic wines (some 3,000 bottles) from Southern
Africa to be showcased in the cellar.
Additionally, the 15+ house wines (white, red, rosé and sparkling)
are all wines that the family owners themselves enjoy. A selection
of cigars complements the offering. The exceptional creative space
houses some very special collections that can be enjoyed by guests
during their stay.
Helicopter ride
The River House, a spacious four-bedroom with ensuite bathrooms is
ideal to reconnect with family and friends. The private villa features
its own kitchen, open-plan indoor and outdoor living and dining areas
with wide verandas, complete with fire pit or «boma», as well as a
private swimming pool overlooking the Zambezi. Guests are looked
after by a dedicated team, including a private chef and butler. River
House also offers a private safari vehicle with a guide and of tracker
to explore the Matetsi Private Game Reserve’s 55,000 hectares or
pristine wilderness peopled by herds of elephant, buffalo and plains
game.
This unique award-winning African Lodge offers guests both worldclass
safari experiences as well as an idyllic retreat from which to
visit the Falls.
On its bucket-list offerings a breath-taking helicopter ride will have
guests passing over the thundering Falls, soaring along the Zambezi
River and the immense Batoga Gorge, then over the Zambezi National
Park for some extraordinary aerial game viewing. n
* At publishing date, it is with great sadness that we mourn the death of wildlife
photographer Peter Beard, in Montauk, USA.
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