Matobo National Park Lodges And Camps

Matobo Lodges

Amazing Safari Lodges And Camps In Zimbabwe's Matobo National Park

Matobo National Park and the Matopos Hills lie just 35 kilometres south of Bulawayo, an area renowned for a large range of granite hills (domes), spires and balancing rock formations. An interesting note on the Matopos Hills in Zimbabwe; 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.

The Matobo National Park is home to a variety of different lodges. There are traditional safari lodges, as well as tented camps and safari villa accommodation. All of the lodges offer guests a unique experience, and guests can enjoy stunning views of the Zimbabwean landscape.

A suggested period of stay in the Matobo Hills 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 five days for the best experience.

The Matobo National Park is known for its safari activities, including game drives and walking excursions. For those guests looking for a truly unique Zimbabwe safari experience, include Worlds View, Rhino spotting and a walk to the various caves that offer up bushmen art.

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

Matobo National Park is home to a variety of different lodges, each with its own unique charm. You can enjoy stunning views of Zimbabwe's landscape while on a game drive or walking excursion.

So if you're looking for an exciting Zimbabwe safari experience, be sure to add the Matobo Hills to your itinerary!

Luxury Safari Lodges In And Around The Matobo Hills

  • Big Cave Camp

    Rates from US$ 350.00 per person

    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 rhinos, and view rock paintings when out on game drives.

    The surrounding Matobo Hills is as a spectacular a destination as one with find in Southern Africa.

  • Amalinda Lodge

    Rates from US$ 515.00 per person

    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.

    Take full advantage of all that the Matobo Hills have to offer when staying at Amalinda.

  • Khayelitshe House

    Rates from US$ 2 860.00 per night

    Khayelitshe House is an exclusive use option best suited for a small group of friends or family on a safari together located just outside the Matobo National Park boundary.

    Khayelitshe Guest House is within easy access of the national park and all of the attractions that are found in the Matobo Hills.

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