About this episode
Episode No: 56https://www.matetsivictoriafalls.comEpisode 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 FallsKey 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.africaBlog PostA shortened blog version of this episode will be available https://www.wildsunsets.travel/matetsi magic/
