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What method of transportation is recommended to reach Matetsi?
Matetsi Water Lodge and Matetsi Safari Camp are accessible by self-drive or scheduled flight to Victoria Falls Airport, followed by a 45-minute road transfer. We can pre-book and package all of your regional/internal flights and transfers.

What is the distance of Matetsi from major centres?
Matetsi is a 30-minute drive from Victoria Falls Town and Kasane border.

What is the recommended length of stay?
A recommended minimum period is approximately three days. The maximum length is totally up to you.

What is the accommodation type?
Suites at Matetsi Water Camp. Tented accommodation at Matetsi Safari Camp.

What are the activities?
Twice daily game drives in open Land Rovers, night drives, daily nature walks on the reserve, morning and afternoon riverboat cruises, guided canoe excursions along the Zambezi River and excellent bird-watching opportunities. A complementary shuttle is available to Victoria Falls allowing guests to enjoy various activities including flights over the Falls, rafting and scenic tours (these activities are at an extra cost). Regretfully, children five years and younger cannot participate in the regular game drives.

What are the approximate starting times of the game drives?
Dependent upon the seasons, these are approximate times only:

Spring and summer - morning game drive 5:30am
                  - afternoon/evening game drive 4:00pm

Autumn and winter - morning game drive 6:00am
                  - afternoon/evening game drive 3:45pm

What is the length of the game drives?
Approximately three to four hours.

What is the maximum number of people allowed on the game drives?
Guests – between six and eight.

What is the background of the CC Africa trackers, rangers and guides?
Our trackers, rangers and guides are renowned for their heartfelt enthusiasm for Africa. We employ over 200 full-time rangers, guides and trackers, some of whom lack formal education, but possess rich knowledge and skills that are not easily taught.

Is Matetsi available all year round?
Yes.

Are there brochures available?
Yes.

Is there other literature available?
Two hard cover, illustrated books on CC Africa reserves are available. The Return is about Phinda Private Game Reserve and I Speak of Africa gives indepth coverage of Londolozi Private Game Reserve. The CC Africa Ecological Journal 2000 is a holistic diary of wildlife observations around our lodges and camps.

CC Africa’s free monthly wildlife e-zine, WildWatch runs articles with useful tips on bird-watching, photography, recent wildlife sightings, reviews of nature books, wildlife web links plus an interactive questions and answers section.

What style and type of meals are on offer?
All CC Africa establishments serve Pan-African cuisine such as:

Do you cater for specific diets such as halaal, kosher or vegetarian?
Yes, we cater for all specified diets. When making your booking with our Reservations department, kindly make them aware of the specific diet you require. They will communicate it immediately with the lodge at your African adventure destination. Should specific items need to be flown in, there will be an additional charge, which will be quoted separately.

Are children welcome?
Yes.

What age of child is allowed?
Children under 12 are allowed at both Matetsi Water Lodge and Matetsi Safari Lodge.

Where can children sleep?
An extra bed can be arranged for a child sharing the parent’s suite at both Matetsi Water Lodge and Matetsi Safari Lodge.

What are the activities available for children?
Activities depend entirely on the age of the children. Activities available may include the following:

Who are the local people?
Matabele and Lozi.

How does CC Africa promote ecotourism?
The Africa Foundation is a non-profit organisation. It acts as a catalyst for the development of neighbouring rural communities. Projects include building classrooms, libraries and clinics and sponsoring bursaries. The Foundation empowers small business through providing capital and training. We offer employment opportunities and the local people are often our landlords, who benefit from our rent. CC Africa guests are welcome to visit current projects in neighbouring communities.

What kind of medical precautions do I need to take?
As vaccination requirements change from time to time, we suggest you consult your local doctor or health department for the latest health precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations (and certificates thereof) – we will advise you of these.

Anti-malarial precautions are essential at all CC Africa lodges and camps except for Tau Game Lodge in South Africa. As there are various types of medication to help prevent malaria, we would advise that you contact your local doctor or general practitioner before departing on your trip. He or she can give you advice on the appropriate medication.

How is emergency medical cover and travel insurance arranged?
Emergency medical evacuation insurance is included in the rate at all CC Africa lodges. This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury.

Please note that this is an evacuation insurance only and does not replace the normal travel insurance which you must purchase.

Can a two to three week circuit with different lodges/camps and activities (including transfers) be arranged?
Yes.

How do I pay?
If your booking is made through a travel agent, they are able to arrange payment details that are most comfortable for you such as fully pre-paid, only accommodation pre-paid or settle in full at the lodge by yourself.

Are credit cards accepted?
Unfortunately we do not accept credit cards.

What are the rates?
See Rates Section.

Are there special rates?
Yes. Special rate packages are negotiable.

Are there preferential rates?
Yes. Our preferential rates come in the form of the Bateleur Club. The Club is a membership programme designed specifically for South African residents. Kindly enquire with our Reservations consultant about the Bateleur Club when making your booking.

What are the best times to travel?
The best time to visit is April to May and August to September when the weather is mild with little rain. The best game viewing is from the end of March to the end of August.

When is the rainy season?
It rains in summer from November to March.

What are the characteristic species of the area?
African elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, waterbuck, bushbuck, hippo, kudu, impala, warthog, spotted hyena, cheetah, wild dog, sable, Nile Crocodile and abundant birdlife.