Matetsi East Airstrip serves Hwange, ZW.
Travelers consistently report a highly positive and seamless experience when utilizing Matetsi East Airstrip (ZW-0064), largely due to its private nature and direct affiliation with Matetsi Victoria Falls lodge. The sentiment is overwhelmingly one of convenience, exclusivity, and personalized service, bypassing the typical stresses of commercial airports.
What Travelers Love
- Exclusivity and Privacy: Travelers highly value the ability to avoid busy airport terminals and long queues, experiencing a sense of total freedom upon arrival.
- Seamless Connections: Upon landing on the 1,200m gravel airstrip, guests are personally welcomed by the Matetsi Victoria Falls team, ensuring immediate and smooth transfers to the lodge.
- Direct Access: The airstrip provides direct and quick access to the Matetsi Private Game Reserve, with the lodge being only about a 10-minute drive away.
- Dedicated Support: For private charters, pilots and lodge staff often assist with logistics, including customs and aircraft paperwork, making the process effortless for travelers.
- Scenic Arrival: Flying directly into the private reserve offers breathtaking aerial views of the surrounding African landscapes.
Common Complaints
- Lodge-Specific Criticisms (Not Airstrip): While the airstrip experience is positive, a recent review (June 2025) of the associated Matetsi Victoria Falls lodge expressed significant dissatisfaction with the lodge's facilities, describing rooms as uninspiring, the gym as basic, and internet as archaic. This critique is directed at the accommodation itself, not the airstrip operations.
- Limited Public Information on Facilities: There is no mention of traditional terminal facilities or amenities at the airstrip, as the experience is designed for direct transfer to the lodge. This isn't a complaint per se, but an observation of its private, non-commercial nature.
Overall, flying into Matetsi East Airstrip is highly recommended for its unparalleled convenience and exclusive access to the Matetsi Private Game Reserve. While the airstrip itself is praised for its efficiency and privacy, potential guests should consult recent reviews regarding the associated lodge's amenities and services for a complete picture of their intended stay.
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Where is Matetsi East Airstrip located?
Matetsi East Airstrip is located in Hwange, ZW, at an elevation of 2638 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is ZW-0064.