Episode No: 56
https://www.matetsivictoriafalls.com
Episode Summary:
- An in-depth conversation with Sara Gardiner, co-founder of Matetsi Victoria Falls, set on a vast private game reserve along the Zambezi River.
- How Matetsi sits within the wider KAZA Transfrontier Conservation Area, allowing wildlife to move freely across international borders.
- What guests can expect from game drives, walking safaris, night drives, and immersive riverfront wilderness experiences.
- The remarkable conservation turnaround at Matetsi, from decades of poaching pressure to thriving wildlife populations today.
- Why Zimbabwean hospitality, cuisine, and warmth leave such a deep and lasting impression on visitors.
- Sara’s personal journey from growing up in Zimbabwe, studying at Oxford, and returning home to help build a purpose-driven safari operation.
Guest Information:
Sara Gardiner – Co-Founder, Matetsi Victoria Falls
Key Takeaways:
- Matetsi Victoria Falls offers a rare blend of private safari, riverfront serenity, and close proximity to Victoria Falls within one seamless experience.
- The reserve’s conservation model focuses on long-term impact, combining wildlife protection, community upliftment, and education.
- Staying at Matetsi allows guests to experience Zimbabwe at its most authentic, with space, silence, and a strong sense of place.
Contact Information:
For direct enquiries, please email:
rael@keeptravelling.africa
Blog Post
A shortened blog version of this episode will be available https://www.wildsunsets.travel/matetsi magic/
