Matobo National Park · Zimbabwe
Track rhino on foot. Discover hidden San rock art. Experience one of Africa's most sacred landscapes.
Bulawayo pickup available · Park fees paid at gate
Find Your Adventure
Tailor your perfect day in the Matobo Hills — wildlife encounters, ancient art, and cultural connections.
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$120 pp
The complete Matobo experience — rhino tracking, ancient caves, World's View, and lunch at our lodge.
Perfect for: Those who want the full story
$60 pp
A focused introduction to Matobo — explore wildlife and landscapes with an expert guide.
Perfect for: First-timers, families, flexible schedules
Signature
Walk with both black and white rhino in one of Africa's best conservation success stories.
Perfect for: Adventure seekers, photographers. Ages 12+
2,000-year-old San rock art — giraffes, kudu, and hunting scenes in a UNESCO-protected gallery.
Perfect for: All ages, history and art lovers
Perhaps Matobo's finest gallery — vivid ceremonial scenes across a vast granite overhang.
Perfect for: Art enthusiasts, curious minds
Exclusive
Unmarked on any map. Our guides know hidden galleries most visitors will never see.
Perfect for: Those seeking the road less travelled
A dignified exchange with communities we've partnered with for years — genuine connection, not performance.
Perfect for: Families, cultural travellers
A 360° panorama across endless granite domes — the vista Cecil Rhodes chose as his final resting place.
Perfect for: History buffs, photographers, sunset chasers
Complimentary
Explore our private trails — granite kopjes, acacia woodland, and viewpoints only our guests can reach.
Perfect for: All guests — morning walks, sundowner hikes
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Why Matobo
This isn't a generic safari. It's an encounter with one of Africa's most ancient and sacred landscapes.
These granite domes were ancient when the dinosaurs arrived. Climb them. Touch them. Feel the weight of deep time beneath your hands.
No vehicle between you and the wild. Matobo is one of the last places on Earth where you can walk alongside both black and white rhino.
Over 3,000 San painting sites — some 13,000 years old. We'll show you the UNESCO-famous caves, then take you to hidden galleries tourists never find.
Our village visits are built on years of partnership, not transactions. Real conversations with people who call these hills home — on their terms.
Wake up in the heart of Matobo — not outside the gates. Wildlife wanders past at dawn. The hills turn gold while others are still driving in.
Not scripts. Stories. Our guides weave 3 billion years of geology, 13,000 years of art, and a lifetime of local knowledge into every moment.
Guest Stories
Real experiences from travellers who've walked the ancient hills and tracked rhino at dawn.
Ready to create your own story?
We typically reply within a few hours.
"The rhino tracking was life-changing. Walking within metres of these magnificent creatures — it's something I'll never forget."
Plan Your Stay
Share a few details — we'll craft something memorable.
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Before You Arrive
The essentials for planning your time with us — or just message and we'll sort everything.
Our Full-Day Adventure (US$120 per person) includes guiding, park transport, rhino tracking on foot, San rock art caves, World's View and a two-course bush lunch. Refreshments provided throughout.
National park entry fees are paid separately at the gate.
Rhino tracking involves walking on uneven terrain for 2–3 hours, but we keep a comfortable pace and stop frequently. You don't need to be an athlete — just reasonably mobile. Our guides tailor each walk to the group's ability.
If you have mobility concerns, let us know when booking. We can suggest gentler alternatives like game drives or cave visits.
Most activities welcome children of all ages — including game drives, cave visits, and World's View. However, on-foot rhino tracking has a minimum age of 12 for safety reasons.
For younger children, we offer gentler alternatives: guided nature walks on the lodge property, bird spotting, and cultural experiences.
Children's rates: Under 4 stay free; ages 4–11 receive 50% off accommodation and meals.
Absolutely. You don't need to stay overnight to experience Matobo with us. Day visitors can book any activity — from a half-day game drive to the full-day adventure.
We recommend booking at least 48 hours ahead, especially during peak season (May–October).
Pack light, but pack smart:
We'll supply refreshments — just bring your sense of adventure.
Yes. You're with licensed professional guides who follow strict rhino-tracking protocols. We move calmly, keep safe distances and adapt the walk to conditions throughout.
Zimbabwe is a welcoming destination, and Matobo National Park is one of its safest and most peaceful corners.
Guides and transport are included in all our activity prices. National park entry fees are not included — these are paid directly at the park gate.
Current park fees are approximately $15–20 USD per person per day (subject to change). We'll confirm the latest rates when you book.
Most activities depart early to catch the cooler hours and best wildlife sightings:
Not a morning person? Afternoon cave visits and sunset at World's View are stunning alternatives.
We understand plans change:
30+ days before: Full refund minus 10% admin fee
14–30 days: 50% refund
Less than 14 days: No refund
We strongly recommend travel insurance. In emergencies, we may offer credit toward a future visit at our discretion.
We're just 54 km from Bulawayo — about an hour's scenic drive through the Matobo Hills.
Need a transfer? We can arrange collection from Bulawayo hotels or Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport. Just let us know your arrival details when booking.
