Full-Day Matobo Rhino Tracking & Rock Art from Bulawayo

5.0 (5 reviews) 6–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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A once-in-a-lifetime moment with the endangered rhinos of Matobo. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Full-Day Matobo Rhino Tracking & Rock Art from Bulawayo, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Track white rhino on foot in Matobo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage

site, then stand inside caves painted with San rock art and climb to Cecil

Rhodes' grave at World's View. A full day out of Bulawayo, back by 5:30pm,

with a two-course lunch at the lodge in the middle of it.

HIGHLIGHTS

Rhino tracking on foot with a licensed National Parks guide
San rock art in the Matobo caves
Cecil Rhodes' grave at World's View, overlooking the hills
Two-course lunch at the lodge, above a natural rock pool, with a bar
Freshly baked quiche, seasonal fruit and safari snacks at a viewpoint

Departure: 8:30am from Bulawayo hotels, returns 5:30pm

Group size: max 10 guests per vehicle

Suitable for: ages 12+

Getting around: 4x4 and walking

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At a glance

Duration: 6–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Matobo Hills Lodge Tours

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Exclusive Pool & Bar Access
Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Bottled water
Included: Pick up & Drop off
Included: Lunch: A Gourmet 2-Course meal, served overlooking our natural rock infinity pool and the Iconic Matobo Hills
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Enjoy our handcrafted safari snacks featuring freshly baked quiche, buttered popcorn, and seasonal fruits, all served at a scenic viewpoint during your Matobo Hills adventure.
Included: Guide

Itinerary

Matobo Hills

4 hours Admission included

1. Rhino tracking on foot, Matobo National Park · 4 hours

Track white rhino on foot with a licensed guide, reading fresh tracks across the granite to approach the animals safely. The core of the day, and roughly four hours in the bush.
Matobo Hills

1 h 30 min

2. Lunch at Matobo Hills Lodge · 90 minutes

Break at the lodge for a two-course lunch above a natural rock pool, with a bar and safari snacks.
Matobo Hills

2 hours Admission included

3. San rock art caves · 2 hours

Walk into granite shelters painted with San rock art, and hear how the images were made and what they were for.
Matobo Hills

1 h 30 min Admission included

4. World's View and Cecil Rhodes' grave · 90 minutes

Finish at World's View, the granite dome where Cecil Rhodes is buried, with a long view over the Matobo

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Go to the Lodge Reception area and check in with our team. Look for our guide wearing a safari uniform. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Inform the reception staff you are joining our tour, and they will direct you to your guide. Complimentary refreshments are available while you wait.
Go to the Matobo National Parks Gate. Look for our guide wearing a safari uniform who will be waiting for you. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name and our company logo. If you have any trouble locating them, please call our office.

End point

Go to the Lodge Reception area and check in with our team. Look for our guide wearing a safari uniform. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Inform the reception staff you are joining our tour, and they will direct you to your guide. Complimentary refreshments are available while you wait.
Go to the Matobo National Parks Gate. Look for our guide wearing a safari uniform who will be waiting for you. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name and our company logo. If you have any trouble locating them, please call our office.

Pickup points

Bulawayo Airport
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel
Bethel Suites Bulawayo
Selborne Hotel
N1 Hotel Bulawayo
Cresta Churchill Hotel
Holiday Inn Bulawayo by IHG

Our guide will meet you at your chosen pickup point. Look for a safari vehicle with our company logo. If you are staying outside the pickup area, please meet us at the designated meeting point. Pickup times may vary based on location—please confirm your exact pickup time when booking. Our guide will be wearing safari attire and carrying a clipboard with your name.

Using your ticket

Upon arrival at Matobo National Park, travelers must pay their own entry fees at the official park entrance gate before proceeding with the tour. If visiting Rhodes' Grave, an additional entry fee must be paid at the ticket booth at World’s View. Please bring cash (USD recommended), as card facilities may not always be available.