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Great Zimbabwe & Matobo: The 5 Tours Worth the Drive

5 tours  ·  from $120 a head

The stone city that named the country and the granite hills where Rhodes chose to be buried sit well south of the falls, and these 5 tours are honest about the distances, the park fees and what a day at each actually holds.

The Best of Matobo - Rhino tracking among Matobo’s granite hills
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The Best of Matobo

1.The Best of Matobo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $140Our pick

Explore Matobo National Park with rhinos, ancient rock art, Ndebele history, Rhodes’ Grave, sweeping views, BBQ lunch, and a small group.

“Blessing and Bongani, two very welcoming people, did their best to make me happy during the trip. A very beautiful area where animals can be seen surely. Excellent lunch. Highly recommandable !”

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Matobo Rhino Encounter - Learning to read tracks, plants, and dung
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Matobo Rhino Encounter

2.Matobo Rhino Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $120Best value

Track white rhinos in Matobo National Park, learn bush skills, see ancient cave paintings, meet rangers, and enjoy lunch and sunset drinks.

“Pick up was on time and the drive to Matobo NP took some 30 min. Straight away we saw two rhinos in the park and approached them, taking photos and video clips for my YouTube channel. We spent around 25 min with the rhinos and leRead more”

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Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking - Leaving Bulawayo for the Matobo Hills
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Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking

3.Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Track rhinos on foot, see ancient rock art, visit Cecil Rhodes’ grave, and enjoy lunch in Zimbabwe’s remarkable Matobo Hills from Bulawayo.

“From start to finish, Blessing made our day! He showed up a few minutes early, and he explained what we'd be doing. His passion for animals and the park shows. We were able to see rhinos, the rock paintings and much more.. He even had snacks and drinks. If you are looking for an all-encompassing tour in Matabo, you've found it. Blessing obviously loves what he does, and he pointed out every little animal and talked about the history of the park and the country. Very happy with the experience!”

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Matopos Half Day Excursion - San rock paintings and the meaning of the caves
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Matopos Half Day Excursion

4.Matopos Half Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $120

Explore Matobo National Park from Bulawayo with private guides, San rock art, rhinos, granite hills, Rhodes’ Grave, and Pomongwe Cave.

“We had an incredible trip with our guide, Tawanda, who brilliantly led us through the National Park and all the various sights inc. the Rock Caves, World’s View and the Rhino Walk. Tawanda was engaging and extremely knowledgable: he grew up in the area and his experiencRead more”

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Great Zimbabwe - Breakfast before the ruins
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Great Zimbabwe

5.Great Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $260

Explore Great Zimbabwe’s ancient stone city, museum, Mbira music, and Zimbabwean barbecue on a private-feel day tour from $260.

“My tour guide/ driver Blessing picked me up from my hotel and explained the day's itinerary. It was just us 2 for the 4.5hr drive to/from Great Zimbabwe, and he was very accommodating. Breakfast (more like brunch) was provided when we arriRead more”

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