The 7 Best Matobo Hills Tours from Bulawayo

1.The Best of Matobo

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

Spend about six to eight hours exploring Matobo National Park with a small group of no more than eight. Guides such as Blessing, Bongani, and Jordan lead you to rhinos, Bushmen rock art, balancing rocks, sacred sites, Rhodes’ Grave, and panoramic viewpoints, with hotel transfers, digital photos, and an open-air BBQ lunch included.

“This was a very exciting and educational experience showing us the various charms of Matobo; Rhino Encounter, World’s View (Rhodes’ Grave) and Cave paintings. Blessing is one of the best tour guides I have had. We saw breathtaking views Read more”

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2.Matobo Rhino Encounter

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

Start at 1:00 pm with hotel pickup and a small group of up to eight. With local guides such as Blessing and Bongani, you’ll track white rhinos, read footprints and dung, identify useful plants, meet park rangers, visit ancient cave paintings, and finish with a barbecue lunch, snacks, and sundowners.

“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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3.Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking

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

Join guide Blessing in a white open safari truck for an 8-hour Matobo Hills outing from Bulawayo. You’ll track rhinos on foot, visit Bushmen paintings, see balancing rocks and Cecil Rhodes’ grave, then enjoy lunch at a local lodge. Expect walking, wildlife viewing, history, and changing weather.

“Amazing day, highly recommend it to everyone! Must so if you're in Bulawayo, and in my opinion, even in Zimbabwe. The guide Blessing is extremely knowledgeable, and can answer every question. He makes sure you have an excellent day.”

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4.Matopos Half Day Excursion

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

From Bulawayo, a private air-conditioned vehicle takes you into Matobo National Park for San rock art, Pomongwe Cave, Cecil John Rhodes’s grave, wildlife, and granite hills. Guides including Lesley, Valentine, Tawanda, and Ian Harmer have led this outing. Allow four hours, bring sun protection, and budget separately for park and monument fees.

“I highly recommend. I booked just a few days before my trip. Lesley was really great and responsive. On the day I went with Lesley and Valentine, they were both very knowledgeable about the park and history of Zim. I have a very pleasant visit. I would book again.”

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5.Khami Ruins Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $80Best value

Travel from Bulawayo to Khami Ruins in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guide Lesley or a local site guide. Allow about three hours to examine the Torwa Dynasty capital, dry-stone platforms, chevron walls, narrow passages, and the chief’s hilltop residence. Snacks and bottled water are included, but admission fees are extra.

“The Khami Ruin is close to Bulawayo and it is worth visiting. The local on-site guide kindly explained the details about the ruin.”

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6.Khami Ruins & Matopos Silunguzi Village Day Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $145

Spend about eight hours with a private guide visiting Khami Ruins, the Portuguese Cross, a stone gong, and nearby caves before meeting Ndebele villagers at Silunguzi Matopos Village. Guides such as Tim, Thembi, and Eugene have led this outing, which includes transport, entry fees, and a traditional light lunch.

“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”

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7.Silunguzi Matopos Village & Rock Paintings Visit !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Travel by private vehicle through Matobo National Park with hotel pickup, wildlife stops, and views of balancing rocks. At Silunguzi Village, elder and traditional healer Mr. Dube leads you to Elephant Cave and Fish Cave, where rock paintings and sunset refreshments bring local culture into the day.

“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.”

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