July 28, 2025
From our new private house in Southern Mozambique to legendary expeditions across Africa’s last wild frontiers.
At Matalai, we’re on a mission to reconnect you with the soul of safari, honouring its origins. We believe in uncompromising hospitality and luxury, but at our core, we remain a safari company dedicated to fostering a deeper, more meaningful connection to place, to nature, and to ourselves. We envision a world where authentic luxury Safari becomes a powerful catalyst for protecting biodiversity and empowering communities to thrive.
This vision comes to life in two distinct, yet deeply connected ways:
Matalai House: A Sanctuary Between Land and Sea
Our cornerstone is Matalai House, an architectural masterpiece nestled on the pristine coast of Southern Mozambique. Designed for up to 12 guests across 6 private suites, it offers a serene escape where you can witness a truly unique spectacle: the world’s largest land and sea mammals – the elephant and the humpback whale – in a single, breathtaking panorama. Fully outfitted for both land and sea safaris, Matalai House blends Mozambican soul with the voyager spirit of the Swahili coast, offered as an exclusive-use private sanctuary.
Matalai Expeditions: The Black Book
Beyond our coastal sanctuary, we invite you to join us on Matalai Expeditions – a portfolio of privately guided journeys into the last great bastions of African wilderness. These aren’t merely trips; they’re profound explorations that offer an unparalleled connection to the continent through legendary, adventure-led experiences.
Amongst our flagship journey’s: is a Helicopter traverse across Mozambique’s extraordinary landscapes, from the wild elephants of Maputo National Park to the legendary, reborn Eden of Gorongosa, culminating in the turquoise waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago. This is a journey woven with a powerful conservation narrative, designed to ignite a spirit of deep, pioneering adventure and inspire action towards protecting this irreplaceable natural heritage.
For those seeking even more, our “Grand Cru” privately guided safaris, delve into the remote corners of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Rwanda and Namibia. We explore these magnificent landscapes by helicopter, safari vehicle, horseback, on foot, dhow and canoe. At the heart of these expeditions are intimate tented camps, embracing the true origins of safari. There’s a deep nostalgia in the canvas, evoking a profound sense of connection to the wild that speaks to the very soul of African adventure. Every journey is underpinned by our deep commitment to the community and conservation projects that safeguard these wild spaces.
The Journey Begins
Our full website, detailing the Matalai House experience and our portfolio of private expeditions, will be launching in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, we invite you to simply reply to this email to chat, to begin a conversation about crafting one of these unique journeys or staying with us at Matalai House.
We would be delighted to share more details with you personally and can’t wait to connect with friends old and new.
Warmly,
Joffy & Maddie Bastard
