Full-Day Matobo Rhino Tracking & Rock Art from Bulawayo
- 6–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Track white rhino on foot in Matobo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then stand inside caves painted with San rock art and climb to Cecil Rhodes' grave at World's View. A full day out of Bulawayo, back by 5:30pm, with a two-course lunch at the lodge in the middle of it. HIGHLIGHTS - Rhino tracking on foot with a licensed National Parks guide - San rock art in the Matobo caves - Cecil Rhodes' grave at World's View, overlooking the hills - Two-course lunch at the lodge, above a natural rock pool, with a bar - Freshly baked quiche, seasonal fruit and safari snacks at a viewpoint Departure: 8:30am from Bulawayo hotels, returns 5:30pm Group size: max 10 guests per vehicle Suitable for: ages 12+ Getting around: 4x4 and walking
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Exclusive Pool & Bar Access
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Pick up & Drop off
- A Gourmet 2-Course meal, served overlooking our natural rock infinity pool and the Iconic Matobo Hills
- All Fees and Taxes
- Enjoy our handcrafted safari snacks featuring freshly baked quiche, buttered popcorn, and seasonal fruits, all served at a scenic viewpoint during your Matobo Hills adventure.
- Guide
Itinerary
1. Rhino tracking on foot, Matobo National Park · 4 hours Track white rhino on foot with a licensed guide, reading fresh tracks across the granite to approach the animals safely. The core of the day, and roughly four hours in the bush.
2. Lunch at Matobo Hills Lodge · 90 minutes Break at the lodge for a two-course lunch above a natural rock pool, with a bar and safari snacks.
3. San rock art caves · 2 hours Walk into granite shelters painted with San rock art, and hear how the images were made and what they were for.
4. World's View and Cecil Rhodes' grave · 90 minutes Finish at World's View, the granite dome where Cecil Rhodes is buried, with a long view over the Matobo
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Go to the Lodge Reception area and check in with our team. Look for our guide wearing a safari uniform. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Inform the reception staff you are joining our tour, and they will direct you to your guide. Complimentary refreshments are available while you wait.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Matobo Hills Lodge Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Zimbabwe, outside the cities
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 32 experiences we list in Zimbabwe, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 32.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
