&Beyond Matetsi River Lodge, Zimbabwe

Experience Zimbabwe in style at the &Beyond Matetsi River Lodge, Zimbabwe.

Imagine a luxury suite right in the middle of the African savanna – its comfortable bed swathed in white fabric, an ensuite decked out with a freestanding bath large enough for two and a verandah complete with a private plunge pool. That’s the promise of this recently rebuilt &Beyond lodge on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. The real drawcard, though, is right next to the lodge: the Zambezi River. Because where there’s water, there’s wildlife. Watch large herds of meandering elephants, grazing cape buffaloes and balletic gazelles. You might also see giraffes, zebras, a wide range of birdlife and even a passing pride of lions. And when it’s time for an excursion, the thunderous Victoria Falls – one of the world’s largest waterfalls – is just a 40-minute drive away.

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