
Matobo Hills National Park
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
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4WD Safari
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Rhino Tracking
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Cultural Experience
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Hiking
Matobo Hills National Park Map
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
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether it’s a bucket list trip, marking a milestone, or a soul-stirring retreat, let this handpicked selection inspire your next escape.
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Luxury Accommodation
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.
HOW TO BOOK
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Client Reviews
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%.

Adventure Holiday to South Africa & Zimbabwe
It exceeded any expectation I could have imagined! Every stop was beautiful and lovely in its own unique way, and every transfer and tour was seamless. We never had to think too hard and could enjoy being in the moment until the moment we left!
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holiday to South Africa & Zimbabwe
Overall, our trip was magical; we couldn't have asked for a better, more special honeymoon! Not only were the destinations, our accommodations and our tours amazing, being both enjoyable and educational, but the entire traveling process was seamless. Mahlatini took care of everything - from represe…
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holiday to Zimbabwe & South Africa
Just an overall amazing trip...everything was planned to perfection and the trip exceeded our wildest dreams.
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