Matetsi North 2 Airstrip

Hwange, ZW 🇿🇼 Closed Airport

ICAO

ZW-0066

IATA

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Elevation

- ft

Region

ZW-MN

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -18.32959° N, 26.20575° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Closed Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler sentiment regarding Matetsi North 2 Airstrip (ZW-0066) is overwhelmingly positive, primarily due to its role as a seamless and exclusive entry point for guests of the luxurious Matetsi Victoria Falls lodge. The airstrip itself functions as a private facility, with the lodge meticulously handling all arrival and departure logistics, contributing to an overall sense of privacy and convenience.

What Travelers Love
  • Exclusivity and Privacy: The airstrip offers a private and exclusive arrival experience, allowing guests to bypass larger, busier airports for a more intimate welcome to the Matetsi Private Game Reserve.
  • Seamless Transfers: Matetsi Victoria Falls provides complimentary and well-organized transfers from the airstrip directly to the lodge, typically a short 10-minute drive.
  • Luxury Arrival Options: Guests can arrange private charter flights directly to the airstrip or utilize helicopter transfers from Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) to the lodge's helipad, often including a scenic "Flight of the Angels" over Victoria Falls.
  • Integrated Lodge Experience: The airstrip is an integral part of the Matetsi Victoria Falls luxury safari experience, which is generally highly praised for its service, accommodation, and diverse activities.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Public Information: As a private airstrip, there is no public information or reviews regarding terminal facilities, security wait times, or customs/immigration procedures specifically at ZW-0066. These processes are managed through larger international airports (like VFA) or handled privately by the lodge for charter arrivals.
  • Dependence on Lodge Services: The traveler experience is entirely dependent on the logistical efficiency and service quality of Matetsi Victoria Falls. While generally excellent, one review mentioned an instance of improvised "African logistics" for a transfer from Victoria Falls Airport, including a vehicle breakdown.

Matetsi North 2 Airstrip provides a highly efficient and personalized gateway for guests of Matetsi Victoria Falls, offering unparalleled convenience and privacy as part of a high-end safari and luxury lodge experience. The lack of public-facing facilities is a feature, not a drawback, as all aspects are managed discreetly by the associated lodge.

Last updated: 185 days ago

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