Full-Day Matobo Hills Safari with Gourmet Lodge Experience.
PREMIUM RHINO TRACKING & CULTURAL SAFARI: Full-Day Matobo Experience
Track endangered white rhinos ON FOOT in Matobo's UNESCO wilderness—close enough to hear their breath! Our elite trackers ensure safe, intimate encounters unavailable elsewhere in Zimbabwe.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Expert-guided rhino tracking with guaranteed sightings
- Ancient San Bushman paintings (13,000+ years old) in hidden caves
- Cecil Rhodes' grave at iconic World's View with panoramic vistas
- Two-course gourmet lunch at our lodge with full bar service
Unlike operators offering basic boxed meals, we provide a luxury midday retreat overlooking prehistoric landscapes. Our 4x4 vehicles ensure easy transit between sites with maximum wildlife viewing.
Departure: 8:30AM from Bulawayo hotels (returns 5:30PM) Suitable for: Ages 12+ Group size: Maximum 10 guests per vehicle
This safari balances heart-pounding wildlife encounters with premium comfort—creating unforgettable African memories.
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Full-Day Matobo Hills Safari with Gourmet Lodge Experience.
Pickup included
What's included in Full-Day Matobo Hills Safari with Gourmet Lodge Experience.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Matobo Hills
1️⃣ RHINO TRACKING IN MATOBO NATIONAL PARK - Experience an unforgettable walking safari tracking endangered white rhinos with our expert local guides. Get within safe viewing distance of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat while learning about conservation efforts. Our guides share tracking techniques passed down through generations.
Matobo Hills
2️⃣ GOURMET LUNCH AT MATOBO HILLS LODGE - Return to our exclusive lodge for a chef-crafted gourmet two-course lunch showcasing the finest Zimbabwean produce alongside international flavours. Dine on our panoramic terrace with sweeping views of the ancient granite domes while savouring exceptional cuisine and premium beverages in an intimate setting reserved exclusively for our guests.
Matobo Hills
3️⃣ ANCIENT SAN BUSHMAN CAVE PAINTINGS --Step back 13,000 years as you discover spectacular rock art hidden within secretive granite caves. Our expert guides reveal the spiritual mysteries and daily life stories captured in vibrant ochre paintings created by Zimbabwe's earliest inhabitants. These remarkable artistic treasures, protected by Matobo's unique landscape, offer a rare glimpse into ancient San culture that most visitors to Africa never experience.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our guide will meet you at your chosen pickup point. Look for a safari vehicle with our company logo. If you are staying outside the pickup area, please meet us at the designated meeting point. Pickup times may vary based on location—please confirm your exact pickup time when booking. Our guide will be wearing safari attire and carrying a clipboard with your name.
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Upon arrival at Matobo National Park, travelers must pay their own entry fees at the official park entrance gate before proceeding with the tour. If visiting Rhodes' Grave, an additional entry fee must be paid at the ticket booth at World’s View. Please bring cash (USD recommended), as card facilities may not always be available.
