Our Story

the next generation of african safari

"A Luxury Safari at a Revolutionary Price"

Our story is all about you…

Matobo Hills Lodge was founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective: To offer a “Luxury Safari at a revolutionary price”.

We started with an idea to disrupt the traditional safari industry by creating a luxury safari lodge for today’s modern explorers. Somewhere to rediscover yourself, a place to do as few or as many activities as you like.

A place to relax and interact with.

Our Singular Purpose

Modern, Accessible and Affordable Luxury

Matobo Hills Lodge opened in 2012 with one singular purpose: To live breathe, and deliver “Affordable Luxury”. to change the way people view safaris. Disrupting the old safari model and shifting it forward into the future. Moving on from stuffy, boring and expensive To a Modern, Accessible And Affordable alternative.

"Be Obsessed by the Guest"

Providing unmatched customer service in Zimbabwe

“Be obsessed by the guest.” This isn’t something we just say. People who work at Matobo Hills Lodge are “obsessed by the guest experience”, from leaders to junior staff, every moment of our working day is spent thinking about, and testing new ways to create a better experience for our customers. Because being a “Great” lodge just is not good enough because we are reaching for exceptional.

Somewhere to Rest, Relax & Play

Fearlessly reimagined for friends & fun hunters

Matobo Hills lodge boasts 18 spacious, bright, outward-facing, thatched lodges stylishly furnished that blend in perfectly with their natural environment.

Large sunlit windows offer you breathtaking views of the Matobo Hills and the secluded bush surroundings. Fresh design, immersive social spaces, and a vibrant restaurant make this lodge your ultimate playground in the rocky hills.

From stylish guest rooms and flexible meeting rooms to our bustling bar and beautiful swimming pool, you can eat, drink, swim, play, connect and chill out to your heart’s content.

What makes us different?

Your personal paradise the moment you arrive.

If Matobo Hills Lodge were merely another hotel, you would find the same product elsewhere for less. The experience however is something far beyond the quality of the sheets, food & the pool. It’s your personalised attention, service & genuine care when you stay with us that makes the difference.

Where are we now?

Still Obsessed, Rebellious and Relentless

Currently, we are an exciting Zimbabwean safari brand with over 115 000 members in our tribe of like-minded travellers who have joined our Affordable Luxury Revolution.

We are inspiring the Zimbabwean Safari industry by showing it’s possible to be a brand that delivers happiness to guests, employees and the Matobo Hills community in a long-term, sustainable way.

Staying Is Believing.

at Matobo Hills Lodge

Discover A New Vision Of Affordable African Luxury.

Finally! A luxury Safari Experience That Does Not Break The Bank.

Travelling is the Most Pleasurable Way to Shed that Load, Indulge All of Our Senses & Reconnect With the Best Version Of Ourselves.

There’s Absolutely No Risk on Your Part.

Just the Promise of a Blissful Getaway

Testimonials

What OUR HAPPY CUSTOMER'S SAID

"Absolutely Amazing"

“Recently Visited Matobo Hills Lodge With My Husband Two Teenager And Two Kids Under 12.

I Must Say, Our Stay Was Absolutely Amazing! We Enjoyed Every Minute Of It. The Staff At The Lodge Were Extremely Friendly And Helpful. I Must Mention Our Guide Bheki, Who Took Us For Our Activities! He Was Very Professional And Really Went Out Of His Way To Ensure We Enjoyed Every Part.

He Was Very Knowledgeable Too! We Were Also Very Lucky To See A Leopard! The Kids Begged Us To Stay And We Secretly Also Wanted To. Can’t Wait To Go Back To Matopos!”

Tripadvisor 2020

"The Prettiest Place We Stayed On Our 2 Week Trip"

We stayed here two nights. This lodge was the prettiest place we stayed on our 2 week trip and everything about it was fantastic. The layout of the lodge is incredible and very picturesque. The staff couldn't have been nicer and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend staying here.

TripAdvisor