Matetsi Victoria Falls is the Travel + Leisure 2024 World’s Best Africa Resort Hotel
Family-owned and independently run Matetsi Victoria Falls has been ranked No. 1 on the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024 list of Top Africa Resort Hotels. This accolade is a powerful testament to the unforgettable experiences on the property, and highlights Matetsi Victoria Falls as one of the most exceptional offerings on the African continent.
The property, which is the realisation of the Gardiner family’s dream to showcase their home country Zimbabwe, offers exclusive safari, tranquil river and easy access to the spectacular Victoria Falls, complemented by Zimbabwean design talent and warm authentic hospitality.
Additionally, Matetsi Victoria Falls features on the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024 list of Top 100 Hotels in the World. This remarkable achievement emphasises the property’s status as a world- class destination.
Situated within its own 136 000-acre pristine wilderness, Matetsi Private Game Reserve, the beautifully designed luxury safari lodge positioned on the banks of the Zambezi River comprises 16 suites, two family suites and a safari villa.
Each year, Travel + Leisure recognises the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas and more around the globe, according to the results of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards readers’ survey. These awards are an essential, trusted source for inspiration and guidance as travellers make plans to set out on trips around the globe. As such, Matetsi Victoria Falls being a Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024 winner, shines a bright light on its beautiful corner of the world and Zimbabwe as a whole.
Notably, in September 2021, Matetsi Victoria Falls was named the No. 1 Resort Hotel in Africa Travel + Leisure 2021 World’s Best Awards. To achieve this ranking twice in three years is testament to the unwavering dedication of the Matetsi Victoria Falls team and its continued elevation of the offering on property.
The Gardiner family remains committed to making Matetsi Victoria Falls a world-class destination while conserving vast wilderness areas and creating opportunities for Zimbabweans. With a passion and a drive for excellence, the Matetsi family looks forward to continuing to develop talent, culinary expertise, guiding knowledge and authentic hospitality and to creating many more Matetsi Magic memories in years to come.
