Matalai House

A Sanctuary Between Land and Sea

In honor of the rich Bantu heritage of our region, Matalai House is a paradise that aligns with the serenity of Machangulo, known for its raw African beauty. It is one of the only places on Earth where you can witness the largest land and sea mammals on the plane—Elephant and humpback whale—in a single, breathtaking panorama.

The House

Matalai House is defined by its luxury, serenity and warm home felt hospitality where memories made, are cherished forever.

In addition to luxurious suites and living spaces, the House also boasts:

An on-site Manager & 24/7 Security
Private Chefs & fully catered culinary experience
Daily housekeeping & laundry service
High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi
Private Cinema
Steam Room
In-house Yoga Mats & "Gym in a Bag"

Explore the House

aerial view of matalai house nestled in mozambique's wild coastal bush

About

Matalai House is located on the Machangulo Peninsula in southern Mozambique.

One of a small number of exclusive villas within the protected Machangulo Nature Reserve. Here, complete privacy and intimacy are ensured.

stunning image of the pool and palapa at matalai house

The Matalai Foundation:
A Legacy of Positive Impact

Matalai House is intrinsically linked to the preservation of the Machangulo Nature Reserve ecosystem and the empowerment of its local communities.

Read about our Impact

Experiences at Matalai

african elephant

Game drives in
Maputo National Park

tail of a humpback whale breaching the ocean

Whale watching
(seasonal)

leatherback turtle hatchlings in beach sand

Turtle nesting
(seasonal)

father and son posing with a large ocean fish that they've caught

Ocean
adventures

dhow boats on crystal blue ocean waters

Dhow Cruises &
Inhaca Island

pristine mozambique coastal bush

Coastal &
Bush Exploration

Cultural
Visits

close up of hands massaging a back with hot stones

Relaxation
& Wellness

Matalai Journeys

Reconnect with the soul of safari

aerial view of one of mozambique's islands in the azure ocean

Mozambique

The Archipelagos and The Forgotten Frontier’s

aerial view of the majestic victoria falls in zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

The Victoria Falls, Mana Pools and Hwange Fly Camp Odyssey

aerial view of the okavango delta in botswana

Botswana

The Delta and The Desert Traverse

action shot of the great wildebeest migration in kenya

Kenya

The Great Migration and The Northern Frontier

two male lions relaxing

Tanzania

The Serengeti and The Southern Circuit

aerial view of the skeleton coast in namibia where desert meets the ocean

Namibia

The Skeleton Coast and The Kaokoland Himba Encounter

Nourish Your Soul