Matetsi River House is a safari on your own terms (we like it already!) Set on the private Matetsi Reserve next to its sister camp, Matetsi River Lodge, the 8-person house has the best of both worlds - a private butler, chef and guide, and access to all the facilities of the lodge, including the swimming pool, spa and wine cellar. A 30 minute drive will take you straight to the Falls and the plethora of heart-stopping activities that go with it, but if you fancy staying closer to home, there's lots to keep you busy on the reserve, from walks to boating trips to fishing. That's what we call a holiday.
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There are four bedrooms in Matetsi River House, sleeping a total of eight guests. Two of the bedrooms are larger than the others with en-suite bathrooms, each one connecting a smaller room. The arrangement is ideal for families, though small groups are easily accommodated. Rooms are exquisite, with enormous beds wrapped in gauzy nets, leather and copper finishes and beautiful artwork adorning the walls. Mod-cons include air-conditioning, ceiling fans the best high-pressured showers we've ever had on safari.
The River House can only be booked exclusively and having this serene portion of the Zambezi all to yourself is pretty special.
Don't miss out on the Chef's Table experience where you'll spend an afternoon picking ingredients from the community garden before cooking up a storm with two of the best chefs in Zimbabwe.
&Beyond Matetsi River House isn't as close to Victoria Falls as some other properties in the area but the 30-minute drive is well worth it.
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Matetsi River House can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Zimbabwe trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Zimbabwe trips featuring Matetsi River House or get advice and suggestions from one of our Zimbabwe specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Matetsi River House start from around $1.1K, or US$1.1K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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