Just 35 kilometres south of Bulawayo in southern Zimbabwe lies the Matobo National Park, situated in the magnificent Matobo Hills. These hills are a range of domes, spires and balancing rock formations which have been hewn out of the sold granite plateau through millions of years of erosion and weathering.
Highlights
Unique, ancient rock formations and preserved historic rock art
Zimbabwe's highest concentration of leopard
Area known to hold spiritual and cultural significance to local cultures
Uncover immersive and scenic hiking trails
Witness critically endangered rhino in their natural habitat
Iconic Activities
4WD Safari
Rhino Tracking
Cultural Experience
Hiking
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Matobo Hills National Park Map
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect in the Matobo Hills National Park
Zebra
White Rhino
Sable
Rock Hyrax
Leopard
Kudu
Hippo
Black Rhino
African Fish Eagle
Sample Itineraries
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From majestic wildlife to out of this world natural wonders, cultural melting pots and enchanting beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is thrilling. Unsure where to visit? Whether it’s a bucket-list adventure, a milestone celebration or simply a much-needed escape, experience the joy with this inspiring selection of favorites.
From remote safari camps to world-class resorts, our selected properties are hand-picked by our experts and endorsed by our guests. Often intimate, always exceptional, we'll choose the perfect lodges, hotels and villas to suit your personal style and interests.
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HOW TO BOOK
At Mahlatini, we like to make things easy for you. Browse our website for inspiration or pick up the phone. Whether you’re full of ideas or unsure of where to start, we’re here to help. Serial safari-goer or first-time visitor, we’re ready to create your ultimate tailormade itinerary.
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Call us or inquire online. Share your wish list and we’ll start planning your adventure.
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Your dedicated travel expert will be in touch within 24 hours to start designing your bespoke itinerary.
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We won’t stop refining your plans until we get the perfect trip at the best price.
Travel
Receive your Mahlatini travel documents, pack your bags and set off on your trip of a lifetime!
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.
Larissa Davis, 9th July 2024
Adventure Holiday to
South Africa & Zimbabwe
We were clear on what we wanted from the beginning of planning and everything met our expectations!
Such an incredible experience. Truly the trip of a lifetime and memories that will stay with us forever. Every part of the trip was perfectly thought out and well executed.
vacation to
Rwanda, Zimbabwe, South Africa & Mozambique
A fantastic journey from start to finish: starting with the preparation with Ashley, who listened to us, who knew how to understand what we liked, what we wanted and what was important to us. We worked and reworked the course until we were completely satisfied. The itinerary, the activities, as wel…
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