From Bulawayo: Matobo Hills Guided Day Trip with Lunch



Discover the Matobo Hills on a guided day trip from Bulawayo. Enjoy a game drive, visit ancient rock art sites, and savor a picnic lunch surrounded by the dramatic landscape.

Highlights

  • Explore the stunning landscapes of Matobo Hills on a guided day trip
  • Enjoy a guided wildlife experience and spot white rhinos and zebras
  • Visit ancient San rock-art sites and learn about the area's history
  • Savor a picnic lunch surrounded by the dramatic Matobo landscape
  • Visit World's View, a famous granite viewpoint with panoramic views

Description

Depart from your hotel in Bulawayo and travel towards Matobo National Park, approximately 35 km south of the city. Meet your local guide and begin exploring the spectacular granite formations and ancient rock landscapes of the Matobo Hills.

Enjoy a guided wildlife experience in the park, with opportunities to see white rhinos, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, kudu, baboons, and various bird species. Rhino tracking on foot can be arranged depending on park and guide conditions.

Explore one of the area's remarkable San rock-art sites and learn about the ancient communities that lived in the Matobo Hills. Then, enjoy lunch surrounded by the dramatic Matobo landscape.

Visit World's View, the famous granite viewpoint associated with Cecil Rhodes' grave. Enjoy panoramic views across the surrounding hills and valleys. Continue through the park, stopping at interesting rock formations and viewpoints. There may also be opportunities for additional wildlife sightings.

Arrive back at your hotel or preferred drop-off point, concluding your Matobo Hills adventure.

Includes

  • Pick-up and drop-off from Bulawayo
  • Local guide
  • Game drive
  • Rhino tracking
  • Visit to ancient rock art sites
  • Picnic lunch
  • Visit to World's View

Excludes

  • Park fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Important Information

  • Rhino tracking on foot is subject to park and guide conditions Wear weather-appropriate clothing

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will explore Matobo Hills' unique granite formations, spot wildlife such as white rhinos and zebras, visit ancient San rock-art sites, and enjoy panoramic views from World's View.
The trip departs from your hotel or designated pickup points in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
The trip typically lasts a full day, including travel time to Matobo National Park, exploration, and lunch.
You can expect to see white rhinos, zebras, and other local wildlife native to the Matobo National Park area.
Yes, a picnic lunch is provided and enjoyed within the scenic Matobo Hills.
Yes, the guided tour includes visits to San rock-art sites where you can learn about the area's history.
World's View is a granite viewpoint within Matobo National Park offering expansive views of the surrounding Zimbabwean landscape.
Children can join, but it is advisable to check specific age restrictions and suitability with the tour provider.
Matobo Hills can be visited year-round, but the dry season in Zimbabwe, from May to October, offers better wildlife viewing conditions.
You can book the day trip through travel websites or local tour operators serving the Bulawayo area; check each provider for availability and details.

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