Matobo Hills granite landscape at golden hour

Matobo Hills Lodge

Ancient Landscape. Uncommon Luxury.

Walk with rhinos. Sleep among 3-billion-year-old granite.
Discover Zimbabwe's best-kept secret.

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TripAdvisor Hall of Fame

UNESCO World Heritage

Est. 1994 · 30 Years

Guest walking with guide tracking rhinos in Matobo Hills

Rhino Tracking on Foot

Walk within metres of both black and white rhino in one of Africa's most successful conservation areas.

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Ancient San Bushman rock paintings in Matobo caves

Ancient Rock Art

Discover 13,000-year-old San Bushman paintings — the highest concentration of rock art in Africa.

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World's View

Stand where Cecil Rhodes chose to rest for eternity, gazing across endless balancing boulders.

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Guests interacting with local community members during village visit

Village Visits

Share stories with the Ndebele people whose ancestors have called these hills home for centuries.

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No agent markups. Best rate guaranteed. Personal service from the family who owns and runs the lodge.

30 Years of Excellence

Family-owned since 1994. TripAdvisor Hall of Fame. Three decades of unforgettable guest experiences.

UNESCO World Heritage

The only lodge inside the Matobo Hills UNESCO site. Wake up surrounded by 3-billion-year-old granite.

Intimate Scale

Just 17 chalets. Maximum 34 guests. Personal attention in a landscape that feels like your own.

Matobo Hills Lodge chalet exterior at golden hour

Luxury Chalets

Spacious en-suite rooms with private verandas, designed to frame the landscape you came to see.

Lodge bedroom interior with view through window

Comfortable Interiors

En-Suite Bathrooms

Private deck with sundowner setup overlooking the hills

Private Verandas

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Such an amazing location and built to fit in perfectly with the rocks of Matopos. The pool, dining and bar area are exceptional with outstanding views of the Matobo hills. The rooms are very spacious and the view from our bed was amazing.

Catherine M TripAdvisor, July 2025

What a gorgeous place! The staff were really lovely, very attentive and smiley. The rooms were fabulous and very well appointed. The food was absolutely delicious. The whole experience was truly magical.

Beth H Truro, United Kingdom

I spent 5 adventurous and memorable days exploring prehistoric cave art with TK, the lodge's intrepid and knowledgeable guide. Excellent accommodations in a spectacular setting, great food, friendly staff. All in all: 5 stars.

NYCtrekker New York City, USA

What a gem of a place! A beautiful natural swimming pool and bar with the most splendid view. Black eagles soar high above. Sundowner time will be calling early, so get out there and enjoy a delicious cocktail and be amazed by the ever changing light.

Sabpo Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

This is an amazing venue in the heart of the Matobo Hills national park. The service was excellent and the food outstanding. We particularly enjoyed multiple sightings of majestic white rhino. A campfire was lit each evening.

P0lliff TripAdvisor, November 2024

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