Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe
Matobo Hills Guided Day
A guided day in the balancing granite hills south of Bulawayo, taking in rock art, landscape and wildlife on foot.
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Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe · Zimbabwe
Matobo National Park
Balancing granite hills, ancient rock art and a landscape unlike anywhere else in the region, south of Bulawayo.
Overview
About Matobo National Park
Matobo is a landscape first and a park second: kilometres of balancing granite boulders, whaleback hills and sheltered valleys south of Bulawayo. The hills hold a long human history, including rock art in caves and shelters, and they carry deep cultural significance in Zimbabwe.
It is also a walking and rhino-tracking destination rather than a vehicle-only park, which makes it a very different day from Hwange and a natural companion to it in a longer Zimbabwe itinerary.
Matobo National Park lies in Matabeleland South, a short distance south of Bulawayo in south-western Zimbabwe.
Why visit
- A granite landscape with no real equivalent elsewhere in the region
- Ancient rock art in caves and rock shelters
- Walking and tracking rather than vehicle-only game viewing
- Strong cultural and historical significance in Zimbabwe
Signature experiences
- Guided day visits into the Matobo Hills
- Rock art and heritage viewing with a local guide
- Walking and tracking experiences
- Combined itineraries with Bulawayo and Great Zimbabwe
Best suited for
- Travellers drawn to landscape and geology
- Culture, history and archaeology enthusiasts
- Walkers and active travellers
- Photographers working with rock, light and scale
Travel information
Practical notes before you go
- Getting here
- Matobo is reached from Bulawayo, and fits naturally into a Zimbabwe itinerary alongside Hwange or Great Zimbabwe. Transport is arranged with your itinerary.
- On foot
- Parts of a Matobo visit involve walking on uneven granite. Tell us about mobility requirements and we will plan a route that suits your group.
- Fees and arrangements
- Park and guiding arrangements are confirmed in writing with your quotation rather than published here.
Experiences here
Things to do in Matobo National Park
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