Matobo Lodges

Matobo Lodges

Matobo National Park and the Matopos Hills lie just 35 kilometres south of Bulawayo, an area renowned for a large range of granite domes, spires and balancing rock formations. An interesting note on the Matopos Hills; formed over 2 billion years ago, yes, 2 000 000 000 years ago.

A visit to the Matobo National Park and the Matopos Hills is all about scenery, small plains game, sable antelope, impala and leopard, birding and not forgetting visits to 2000-year-old San (Bushmen) paintings. The Matobo area is also known as an 'Intensive Protection Zone' for both White and Black Rhinoceros.

A suggested period of stay in this region when on a Zimbabwe safari would not be more than two days unless, of course, you are an avid birder and/ or photographer, then of course look at around 5 days for the best experience.

Below is our small collection of Zimbabwe lodges and camps in and around Matobo National Park.

Best Lodges In The Matobo National Park

  • Big Cave Camp

    Rates from US$320.00 pp

    Big Cave Camp is located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site; it is here that one gets the chance to explore the boulder fields, Rhodes Grave and World's View, track rhino, and view rock paintings when out on game drives.

  • Amalinda Lodge

    Rates from US$435.00 pp

    Amalinda Lodge situated 45 kilometres south of Bulawayo is a privately owned and family-run lodge that offers up excellent accommodation options and safari activities that take full advantage of all that the Matobo Hills have to offer.

  • Khayelitshe House

    Rates from US$2 400.00 pl

    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.
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