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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Matobo’s diverse vegetation supports a wide range of wildlife. The park has introduced a protection zone where a large population of black and white rhinos are successfully breeding.

More common species found at Matobo include klipspringer, zebra, hippo and giraffe.  Fish eagles, secretary bird, francolin and a large number of black eagles live here, thriving on a diet of rock hyrax.

The park occupies a land mass of 44,500 hectares and is located just south of Bulawayo, in the magnificent Matobo Hills, hewn from a solid granite plateau by millions of years of erosion and weathering. As a result the terrain is rugged and magnificent, a paradise for hikers.

Matobo National Park is also the site of the grave of Cecil John Rhodes. He is buried at the summit of Malindidzimu - the ’hill of benevolent spirits’ – and a short walk from the parking area will lead you to his grave, which is carved out of the solid granite hill and surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of massive boulders.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: black eagle, black rhino, Burchell’s zebra, South African giraffe, white rhino
  • Where: Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

African Adventure: Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia

An unforgettable adventure through southern Africa awaits on this safari that explores the abundant wildlife and varied landscapes of three countries. From iconic Victoria Falls, visit Hwange, Matobo, Makgadikgadi Pans, Moremi, the Okavango Delta, the Caprivi Strip and Chobe National Park. Find out more about African Adventure: Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia

  • Price (inc. flights): 17 days from £5,395
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O
    • N
    • D

Wildlife under the Supermoon

Offering one of our most immersive African safaris, this tour gives you the opportunity to join rangers on a 24-hour wildlife count across a wildlife-rich 6,000-hectare private concession. Timed to take place over the dates of a supermoon, this trip offers perfect conditions to observe wildlife into the night. Find out more about Wildlife under the Supermoon

  • Price (inc. flights): 14 days from £8,495
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O
    • N
Suggested accommodation is shown below. Please contact us for further recommendations.

Amalinda Lodge

Amalinda Lodge

This charming, exclusive camp, located within Matobo National Park, consists of nine thatched rooms tucked away among massive granite boulders at an ancient Bushman site. Activities include rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle, bush walks, historical walks to ancient San rock art sites or enjoying the on-site spa. Find Out More about Amalinda Lodge