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&Beyond Matetsi Water Lodge


Hotel class 5.0 of 5
Matetsi Private Game Reserve, Victoria Falls 4001, Zimbabwe
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3 of 5 stars
Superpollo71   2 contributions
South Pacific
Dec 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

Having stayed in at least 6 And Beyond lodges on previous occasions, I was really looking forward to visiting Matetsi. It did not live up to my expecttions, however. Although Matetsi is in a beautiful location, and the staff were lovely, it just cannot compare with seamless service & luxury we have experienced at their other properties. The furnishings in... more

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SamanthaOnSafari, Guest Relations

Hello Superpollo71, Thank you so much for posting your review. We certainly love hearing from our guests! I am so desperately sorry that Matetsi did not live up to your expectations. Having travelled to so many of our other &Beyond lodges certainly puts you in a position to make comparisons. Whilst Zimbabwe has been through a hard struggle over the...

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5 of 5 stars
Africanman_8   36 contributions
Northbrook, Illinois
Nov 23, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

The service couldn't have been better than at Matetsi. The staff was incredibly kind. The food was excellent and it seemed like you were being constantly served something. I took a cruise on the Zambezi River and the sunset was breathtaking with crocodiles,hippos,monitor lizards,and herons in the background. I also enjoyed the game drives where I saw lions,girafes,elephants,hyenas,civets,genets,zebras,African wild cat,and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Paul0747   1 contribution
san francisco
Oct 22, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed 3 nights in early June. The lodge, once magnificent, needs a little sprucing but the staff are wonderful. Given conditions in Zimbabwe, this lodge does really well. It is well situated on a river, has a nice outdoor restaurant and spacious accommodations. The staff work very hard to make your stay a good experience. Your tourist dollars are... more

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5 of 5 stars
travel_africa_9   1 contribution
Alaska
Jul 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3
people found this review helpful

Beautiful setting right on the Zambezi River. Greatest staff!! Close enough to town for excursions to Victoria Falls.. but far enough away to feel like you are in your own private world.. The staff was fantastic from the moment we arrived.. we felt like we were leaving family when we did leave.. Great wildlife viewing with excellent rangers and trackers..... more

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4 of 5 stars
MisterDoctor   21 contributions
Northwood
Jun 21, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
2
people found this review helpful

Allowing for the fact that Zimbabwe is still suffering from a massive economic collapse, Matetsi provides a high quality game lodge experience to rival some of those found in South Africa at much higher prices. After the recent very wet wet season, some of the rooms were out of action due to flooding but this was being dealt with. The... more

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2 of 5 stars
pollydoodle   23 contributions
Perth, Australia
Jun 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

Very badly maintained lodge ( 3 of 6 villas per lodge). We were in West lodge and the staff were lovely. However the villas are very run down and full of bugs. We have spent a lot of time in Africa but no where with as many bugs! Window coverings broken, mozzie nets with holes and very dingy/dirty. Food was... more

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5 of 5 stars
ZAtravellerDubai   7 contributions
Dubai
May 23, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
2
people found this review helpful

These two words sum up the Matetsi experience, "simply amazing" Forget what you hear about Zimbabwe, this place is a diamond in the rough. Amazing staff, stunning location and great service coupled with a wildlife experience you will find hard to beat. Been there 6 times and will be going back. more

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5 of 5 stars
Ontario0   1 contribution
Ontario,Canada
Feb 18, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1
person found this review helpful

We just returned from Matetsi Lodge and we had a great time. We were originally hesitant to travel to Zimbabwe but were convinced by a Lodge representative that it was safe and that the Lodge was fully functional.This proved to be the case. The Staff at the Lodge were extremely accomodating and the food and facilty were top notch. We... more

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5 of 5 stars
Clare-bell   5 contributions
RSA
Oct 18, 2008

What an amazing place! I would recommend it to anyone! We stayed for 4 nights (don't go for any less if you want to really relax) and loved every minute. The staff were outstanding, and the food superb, despite the crisis the country is going through. I would definitely recommend a massage by the talented Thembi, in the comfort of... more

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5 of 5 stars
candoer   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Aug 31, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Our recent stay at Matetsi was a treat. The staff is wonderful and try in every way to be helpful. The game viewing is first rate and the guides (our guide Rich was the best) and trackers are very flexible. The lodge is right on the banks of the Zambezi River and each cottage has a river view from a... more

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