Lucky’s Story
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of
A collection of stories and articles from our extended Matetsi Victoria Falls family.
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of
Over the last few weeks, some of our team have joined the Greenline Africa Trust team, assisting with their daily tasks and developing a deeper understanding of the work they are doing and the needs of the communities.
As part of our ongoing conservation work, last week we swept one island in particular which is favored by elephants on the upper Zambezi.
As Zimbabweans, we are blessed with a strong sense of community, a nurtured resilience and a natural hopefulness that will carry us through this. Along
Global Big Day of Birding 2020 on Matetsi Private Game Reserve On Saturday 09 May, six teams went out on a birding mission across Matetsi
The Zambezi is in full flood after a record-breaking rainy season, with experts comparing the current volume of water with the levels famously seen in
As I write this (late April 2020), the Victoria Falls is tracking for an all-time high peak water flow, and I can hear the rumble
If you were fortunate to visit us between September 2019 and March 2020 and sight 2 young lion cubs, this is their story. They were
In times of crisis, even more support is required for community and conservation work. Vulnerable individuals face greater hardship due to loss of income and
by Sara Gardiner, Co-founder of Matetsi Victoria Falls Today, I stand overlooking a waterhole teaming with life: countless buffalo (my father says over a 1,000),
As part of our commitment to preserve the 55,000-hectare pristine wilderness that is Matetsi Private Game Reserve, annually we maintain fire breaks through controlled burns
This year, rather than corporate gifts for our valued travel industry colleagues, we are doing something different. In the spirit of giving, the Matetsi Victoria
Since its opening in 2016, family-owned and independently run Matetsi Victoria Falls has shaken up the luxury lodge scene in Southern Africa. One of the
Although Matetsi Victoria Falls is physically unaffected by the effects of Cyclone Idai, it breaks our hearts to think of the loss of life and
Matetsi Victoria Falls Dining Matetsi Victoria Falls is often referred to as the ultimate Victoria Falls destination (and not just by us!), and a significant
Duration: approx 1 hour (depending on questions) Ideal timing: (in our opinion) on the day of departure on the way to Victoria Falls Airport Note:
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours (novice riders), 4.5 hours (experienced riders) – including preparation Ideal timing: (in our opinion) when you have a full day
We often get asked, “What to do in Victoria Falls and the surrounding area?” And so we have put together our list of the Top
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Sara Ellis is an incredibly dedicated and hard working member of our Matetsi family. Having been our Head Pastry Chef for over four years, Sara transitioned to her role of Quality Assurance Manager in early 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience and an unparalleled attention to detail. Sara works primarily behind the scenes, supporting all departments to ensure that the Matetsi Magic shines through brightly in every one of our guest’s stays with us.
Sara holds a Cordons Bleus Grande Diploma from Silwood School of Cookery, Cape Town, and has worked at some exceptional Southern African establishments, including Ellerman House and Singita Pamushana, as well as on private yachts.
Sara is mother to two wonderful boys, wife of our Executive Chef, Shane Ellis, and an individual who shows great commitment not just to Matetsi Victoria Falls, but also to our local community in many ways, including standing on the Parents’ Association and driving fundraising initiatives for a local primary school.