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Matobo in a Day

Rock art, rhino and the view that stopped Rhodes

White rhino at golden hour in Matobo Hills
Guests and guide on foot encountering a white rhino in Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe
Nswatugi Cave, Matobo Hills
Dawn mist between granite kopjes, Matobo Hills
Dining on the rocks at Matobo Hills Lodge, Zimbabwe
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DurationFull Day
Region1
Max guests8
Activity levelModerate
Priced per personFrom $155per person
Best monthsYear-round

Overview

The definitive Matobo day. Track white rhino on foot with expert rangers in the morning. Visit the sacred cave paintings at Nswatugi Cave. Climb to World's View for panoramic vistas across the granite hills. Picnic lunch at Matobo Hills Lodge before afternoon birding — Verreaux's eagles, black storks, and lanner falcons overhead.

Rhino Tracking On Foot
World View Visit
San Rock Art Tour
Picnic Lunch In The Hills

Why book direct with ZimTravellers?

Owner-plannedYou deal with Josh, directly
Generations deepFive generations in Zimbabwe
Private by defaultYour guide, your vehicle
A direct lineMessages answered by Josh himself

The day

How the day runs.

A Full Day in the Matobo

Golden hour panorama of granite kopjes in the Matobo Hills

The definitive Matobo day. Track white rhino on foot with expert rangers in the morning. Visit the sacred cave paintings at Nswatugi Cave. Climb to World's View for panoramic vistas across the granite hills. Picnic lunch at Matobo Hills Lodge before afternoon birding — Verreaux's eagles, black storks, and lanner falcons overhead.

Where you’ll be

Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe

Matobo HillsFull-day · departs Bulawayo
Where you could stay

Worth staying the night for.

Things to know

Cancellation policy

Recoverable amounts refunded — until 48h before start.

50% charge — 48–24h before.

Non-refundable — within 24h + no-shows.

Booking basics

Requested and confirmed within one working day.

Prices per person, based on two travelling together.

Private (max 8 guests).

Operated by ZimTravellers / Matobo Hills Lodge (own operation).

Participation & safety

Physical level: Moderate.

Private-tour cancellation
  • Cancel at least 48 hours before the scheduled start time to receive a refund of all recoverable amounts.
  • If you cancel between 24 and 48 hours before departure, a 50% cancellation charge applies.
  • Cancellations received less than 24 hours before departure, late arrivals that prevent the tour from operating, and no-shows are non-refundable.
  • Any third-party cost that is non-refundable — such as a specially arranged host, private venue, meal, ticket or permit — will be identified before payment and remains non-refundable once committed.
  • Changes are subject to availability. A change in group size may require the tour to be repriced.
How booking works
  • Send your dates and party size — we confirm availability within one working day, usually sooner.
  • Nothing is charged until your booking is confirmed.
Deadlines are measured in calendar days, Central Africa Time, from the scheduled start of the first affected service. Cancellation must be submitted in writing. Full booking terms: zimtravellers.com/terms-of-service · Policy version 2026-07-11.v1

What’s included

Josh’s noteJosh's Favourite — Personally recommended by Josh Elliott — owner of Khami Lodge and Matobo Hills Lodge.

Included

  • Professional guide for the full day
  • Matobo National Park entry fees
  • Return transfers from Bulawayo
  • Packed lunch and drinking water
  • Rhino tracking, rock art walk, and World's View visit
  • Cecil Rhodes Grave site access
  • Direct WhatsApp line to Josh — before, during and after the tour

Not included

  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Optional additional activities
  • Meals other than those listed

Practical

Best timeYear-round
PaceModerate
StartsBulawayo
EndsBulawayo
Group sizePrivate (max 8 guests)

Full DayPriced per person from $155

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