Matobo National Park

The visually spectacular landscape of the Matobo Hills with its unique range of granite domes, spires and balancing rock formations, a rich cultural history dating back over 2 000 years and its successful breeding program for both Black and White Rhinoceros.

This is what lays the foundation of a visit to Zimbabwe's amazing little Matobo National Park, a park that is well worth at least a one night stay if you are near or passing by.

Matobo National Park Facts

SizeLocation: 432 km²
Location: South of Bulawayo
When to visit the park: Year-round
Altitude: 1 550 metres above sea level
Accommodation: Lodges In The Matobo National Park

Where is Matobo National Park located?

The Matobo Hills are located in the western region of Zimbabwe, 36 kilometres south of Bulawayo.

Click on this map link to get a better idea of where the Matobo National Park and Hills are located; Google Maps - Matobo National Park

Best Time to Visit Matobo National Park?

Matobo National Park is open to the public year-round, with summer being warm with occasional thunderstorms and winter being cool and dry.

There really is no such thing as the best time to visit; the park is fantastic any time of the year.

Information On Matobo National Park

Matobo Hills are home to granite outcrops, both ancient and recent history, Cecil John Rhodes' grave, World's view and an exceptional Black and White Rhino breeding program.

All of this in an area that was formed well over 2000 million years ago.

Matobo National Park will appeal to all nature, wildlife and bird lovers, especially with its rare species of white rhino and black eagle. It is here where some of the best rock paintings done by hunter-gatherers can be found.

A photographers paradise.

Main Attractions Of Matobo National Park

Burial site of Cecil John Rhodes
Granite outcrops of rocks in spectacular formations
Rhino
Birdlife
Scenery

Somalisa Expeditions Camp

Somalisa Expeditions Camp is the perfect destination for those who are purely interested in nothing else other than the surrounding wildlife and birdlife, photography and that authentic traditional safari experience that only Hwange can offer.
Somalisa Expeditions Camp
Camelthorn Lodge

Camelthorn Lodge located in a pristine acacia forest near the southern edge of the famed Ngamo Plains just outside the Hwange National Park. Safari activities in which one can partake, including day and night drives, horseback safaris and the exciting "pump run" all-day game drive.
Camelthorn Lodge
Khayelitshe House

Khayelitshe House is an exclusive use option best suited for a small group of friends or family on safari together located just outside the Matobos National Park boundary, with easy access into the national park and all of her attractions.
Khayelitshe House
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is located 4km from Victoria Falls, one of Southern Africa's must-visit destinations with excellent accommodation options and most importantly, access to Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River and the Zambezi National Park.
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge

Along with a strong focus on complete relaxation, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge features the natural wonders of Kariba. Having the Zambezi escarpment as its backdrop, the lodge overlooks the foreshore below and the vastness associated with Lake Kariba.
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
Nehimba Lodge

Nehimba Lodge within its own private safari concession in the Hwange National Park offers guest exceptional wildlife and birdlife sightings year-round. Evenings at the lodge can be most entertaining with close encounters with elephants should one be lucky enough.
Nehimba Lodge