Private Events at Imba Matombo
From intimate gatherings to full-property buyouts — every event held with care, discretion, and genuine Zimbabwean hospitality. Milestone birthdays and anniversaries, baby and bridal showers, ladies' lunches and book clubs, company wellness and team days, and family weekends around the pool all settle naturally into our tranquil grounds.
A quiet space for what matters most.
Weekend and multi-day full-property retreat rates are available on request. Groups that wish to publish an open listing on our What's On calendar (e.g. open AA meetings or welcoming church groups) may opt in individually. School, sports club and church group reunions, festive-season homecomings, and — gently and without fuss — memorial teas and gatherings after a funeral are all hosted here.
Women's Groups
From book clubs, ladies' lunches and business collectives to ladies' weekends and milestone celebrations — we host women's gatherings of every shape. Whether it's a quiet afternoon high tea or a full weekend retreat, our grounds offer space to breathe, connect, and simply be, with a spa treatment easily folded into the day.
Church Gatherings
One of our fastest-growing segments. We host church women's fellowships, prayer retreats, youth camps, pastoral away-days, and congregation-wide weekends. Catering can be fully tailored to group preferences, and our grounds are well-suited to both contemplative and celebratory occasions. Sunday lunch after church has become a fixture here, taken at the tables while the family braai gets going by the pool.
Group Therapy
A discreet, calm environment for therapeutic work. We host facilitated group sessions, couples intensives, and therapist-led weekend programmes. Full discretion mode is applied by default — your booking is never listed publicly, never photographed, and handled only by our duty manager.
Recovery Fellowships (AA / NA / Al-Anon)
We welcome recovery fellowships for regular meetings, step weekends, and retreat-format gatherings. Standing bookings arranged at preferential rates. Full anonymity is assumed and protected — bookings are held under group names, meetings are never listed publicly unless the group specifically requests an open listing on our What's On calendar, and all staff interactions remain confidential.
Wellness Circles
One of the most popular segments of the moment. Wellness weekends — yoga retreats, meditation intensives, breathwork circles, sound healing, women's wellness gatherings — are well-suited to our grounds, our tranquil and peaceful setting, and our flexible catering. Spa treatments can be built into the programme, and company wellness days work just as well midweek. Full-property weekend rates available for larger retreats.
Grief Support
A gentle, private space for those navigating loss. We host grief circles, memorial weekends, bereavement support groups, memorial teas and gatherings after a funeral with the same discretion applied to therapy bookings — no public listings, no photography, and handled with care by a single point of contact throughout.
Every gathering, held with intention.
Celebrations & Milestones
- ·Anniversaries
- ·Birthdays (kids / 21st / 30th / 50th / milestone)
- ·Baby showers
- ·Gender reveals
- ·Kitchen teas
- ·Hen nights
- ·Graduations
- ·Naming ceremonies
- ·Engagement parties
- ·Vow renewals
- ·Christenings / baptisms
Family & Social
- ·Family reunions
- ·Ladies' weekends
- ·Ladies' high teas
- ·Men's braais
- ·Ndabas
- ·Wakes / memorials
Wellness & Lifestyle
- ·Wellness retreats (yoga / meditation)
- ·Fitness weekends
- ·Cooking classes
- ·Wine tastings
- ·Health seminars
- ·Spa & pampering days
- ·Detox retreats
Corporate & Professional
- ·Team-building
- ·Corporate dinners
- ·Year-end functions
- ·Product launches
- ·Training seminars
- ·Property & agri-indabas
- ·Networking mixers
- ·Board retreats
- ·Awards ceremonies
Cultural & Themed
- ·Boma dinners
- ·Bush dinners & picnics
- ·Cultural nights
- ·Heritage celebrations
- ·Themed parties
- ·Pool parties
- ·Night markets
- ·Firepit s'mores evenings
Youth & Community
- ·Proms & school dances
- ·Sports club events
- ·Church retreats
- ·Charity fundraisers
- ·Community workshops
Spaces for every scale.
All hire fees are waived when the F&B minimum spend is met. Zoned exclusivity by default — adjacent areas remain operational unless a full buyout is confirmed.
| Area | Hire fee | Max pax |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset deck — main restaurant / teak deck | $500 | up to 120 |
| Pool area | $300 | up to 150 |
| Large terrace | $300 | up to 150 |
| Private room (12-pax) | $30 | up to 12 |
| Private room (25-pax) | $50 | up to 25 |
| Private room (40-pax) | $70 | up to 40 |
| Full property buyout | POA | — |
Events over 40 pax: overnight guest impact disclosed at time of confirmation. Hard stop 01:00 Fri/Sat · 23:00 weekdays & Sun. No extended-staffing surcharge.
Menu tiers & beverage service.
Choose from three menu tiers (A, B, C) tailored to your occasion and budget. Beverage service is arranged personally — no fixed packages.
Curated selection
A thoughtfully curated two-course menu.
Enhanced selection
A three-course experience with extended choices. Ideal for corporate dinners and milestone celebrations.
Premium selection
Our full chef's showcase — five courses with wine pairings available. Ideal for platinum-tier celebrations.
Tailored to your gathering.
We don't run fixed bar packages for private events. Every gathering has its own rhythm — a corporate dinner, a milestone birthday, a memorial, a wellness retreat — and each calls for something different. Share your preferences with us and we'll prepare a beverage proposal built around your guests, your budget, and the nature of your event.
We cater for:
- ·Hosted bar arrangements (open, capped, or consumption-based)
- ·Cash bar service
- ·Curated wine pairings with menu tiers
- ·Signature cocktails designed for your event
- ·Non-alcoholic and dry-event service
- ·Traditional and local beverage selections
Every proposal is personal. Tell us what you have in mind.
Minimum requirements by event type.
Payment schedule
- ·Under $2,000 — 100% at confirmation
- ·$2,000 – $7,500 — 50% deposit, 50% at 7 days prior
- ·Over $7,500 — 50% / 25% at 30 days / 25% at 7 days
- ·Lead time >4 months — 40/30/20/10 option available
Cancellation terms
- ·Over 60 days — Full refund, less $150 admin fee
- ·30 – 60 days — 50% forfeit
- ·14 – 30 days — 75% forfeit
- ·Under 14 days — 100% forfeit
Extend your celebration.
Event guests receive preferential room rates. Whether it's a recovery night after a year-end function or a full weekend retreat, we'll block rooms at a group rate at the time of booking. Ask us about group accommodation when you enquire.
Tell us about your event.
We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours. Wakes, Specialist Gatherings, and full-property buyouts are routed to our specialist team.