Zimbabwe · GREAT ZIMBABWE & MATOBO TOURS
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 11 tours are honest about the distances, the park fees and what a day at each actually holds.
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 !”
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”
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!”
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”
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”
Review of the 2-day Great Zimbabwe tour from Harare, with ancient ruins, Lake Kyle wildlife, private transport, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“The Great Zimbabwe is worth seeing and this trip, with Lesley was an excellent way to do that. It was about 4 hours drive each way, so it’s a long day but worth it.”
Explore Great Zimbabwe from Harare with private transport, a live guide, UNESCO ruins, Shona history, crafts, and scenic Lake Kyle views.
“It was really nice! The guide was excellent, funny, kind, he told me so many interesting things. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.🩷”
Visit Great Zimbabwe from Harare on a full-day guided road trip with museum time, Hill Complex views, and the Great Enclosure.
“The day trip was absolutely fantastic. It was full of so much joy, history and fun.”
Review of Zimbabwe’s Khami Ruins and Matopos Silunguzi Village tour, with Ndebele food, cave paintings, private transport, and practical tips.
“This was a wonderful experience. Thanks to Tim I was able to climb up to see not just the Khami ruins but also the elephant and fish cave in Motopo hills. I am 68 years old & was alone and could not have done anything without Tim's help. He held my hand & ensured i didn't slip pr fall anywhere. Apart from that he was an excellent guide”
Explore Matobo’s wildlife and balancing rocks, then visit Silunguzi Village, cave paintings, and sunset refreshments with a local elder.
“De gids was uitermate opende hoogte van de omgeving en wist dat op een mooie manier te vertellen, daarlangs heeft erg veel moeite gedaan om neushoorns te vinden. Tour overall is aan te bevelen van ophalen bij hotel met drankjes fruit de verhalen, top dag gehad.”
Visit Great Zimbabwe from Bulawayo on a private day trip with transport, entry, guiding, refreshments, and a picnic lunch included.
“My visit to Great Zimbabwe fully met my expectations. Thembie from Thisandthat tours and Champion from Great Zimbabwe Monument were both highly knowledgeable and extremely professional. It was a very long drive to and from thRead more”
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