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Why visit Matobo Hills?
Matobo Hills in Matobo National Park is one of Zimbabwe's most beautiful regions. Also known as Matopos, the area boasts a wide variety of landscapes and abundant wildlife, including black and white rhinos and leopards, and is a place of geological and anthropological significance.
Massive granite rocks lie strewn across the hills, dating back over two billion years, and Bushmen rock paintings tell a fascinating history from over 10,000 years ago, depicting times of plenty and strife under King Mzilikazi. The explorer Cecil Rhodes' burial site is a popular attraction for travellers.
Track rhinos on foot.
Tracking rhinos on foot in Matobo is a unique safari experience. The rhino tracking experience is led by experienced guides and trackers who will teach you to identify and follow signs such as footprints (spoor), dung, and other indications of recent rhino activity. The goal is to locate and quietly observe a group of rhinos (a "crash") without disturbing them.
Matobo Hills quick facts
Covers an area of about 3,100km², of which 424km² is the National Park; the remainder is communal land and commercial farmland.
It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003.
Hosts amongst the highest concentrations of leopards and black eagles in the world.
Has over 3,000 registered rock art sites.
What wildlife can I expect to see in Matobo Hills?
From a wildlife perspective, tracking white rhinos on foot is a unique experience and a major reason to go to Matobo. Other species to look out for include black rhino, sable antelope, impala, leopard, hyena, hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest.
Matobo boasts amongst the highest concentrations of leopards and black (Verreaux's) eagles in the world.
The national park has a high biodiversity, including over 200 tree species. So bird watchers could spot almost 400 species, including black eagle, ostrich, secretarybird, crowned eagle, maccoa duck and southern ground-hornbill.
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Matobo Hills FAQs
Zimbabwe is a year-round destination, though the dry season from May to October offers the best wildlife viewing as animals concentrate around limited water. That said, Matobo Hills remains rewarding year-round for both culture and wildlife.
The rainy season months (December to March/April) are excellent for bird-watchers looking to make the most of the influx of migratory species, as well as for seeing plenty of wildlife babies and predator action as the big cats focus on young prey.
Peak season bookings require 12–18 months advance planning. Trips outside of peak season can be arranged 6–9 months ahead, with better rates and availability.
Safaris to Matobo Hills typically cost from US$700 per person, per night, depending on the accommodation comfort level and activities. Our packages offer excellent value with transparent pricing.
Our safari prices typically include accommodation, all meals and described activities, park fees, experienced guides, airport transfers and 24/7 support from our team. Specific inclusions vary by package – contact us for detailed itineraries.
You only make your first payment when you book your Matobo Hills holiday. Your second (last) payment is about 90 days before you travel.
We have been handcrafting experiential safaris since 1991. Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?
Booking through a respected tour operator with many years of experience means that all you need to focus on is helping us design your safari and then having a superb vacation. The rest - all the nitty-gritty detail and admin is done while you relax. Our 24/7 concierges take care of problems such as flight changes and missed flights, last-minute road transfer and lodge changes due to unexpected events, and itinerary changes requested by you.
Remember that you will not save money by attempting to book and manage your own safari, but you will inherit mistakes and problems that arise.
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YES, by booking your safari with Africa Geographic, you make a significant difference because:
We donate a portion of every safari sold to selected conservation efforts at ground level
Your safari supports our conservation publishing efforts, which educate the world about Africa's incredible biodiversity and the local people who protect it
Our chosen lodges support local community initiatives, ensuring that tourism benefits the nearby villages directly. They also adhere to strict environmental practices, such as limited vehicle numbers and sustainable camp operations, which help protect the ecosystem
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Why choose us to craft your safari?
Handcrafted experiential safaris since 1991.
Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?
Trust & Safety
Guest payments go into a third-party TRUST ACCOUNT - protecting them in the unlikely event of a financial setback on our part. Also, we are members of SATSA who attest to our integrity, legal compliance and financial stability.
Make a difference
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
YOUR safari choice does make a difference - thank you!