Matobo Hills Tours
About Matobo Hills Tours
Specialist operator for Matobo Hills, offering rhino tracking, rock art tours, and cultural heritage experiences.
Expert-Led Exploration of Zimbabwe's Sacred Landscape
Matobo Hills Tours is the leading specialist tour operator for the Matobo Hills — the ancient granite landscape south of Bulawayo that holds UNESCO World Heritage status, thousands of years of rock art, and some of the best rhino tracking in Africa.
Tour Options
Rhino Tracking (Half Day) — The flagship experience. Track white and black rhino on foot through the granite valleys with a professional guide. The Matobo Hills has one of the highest rhino encounter rates on the continent — sightings are almost guaranteed.
Rock Art Safari (Half Day) — Visit painted caves containing San Bushman art dating back 2,000–10,000 years. Guides explain the symbolism, spiritual significance, and techniques behind these extraordinary artworks.
Full Day Matobo Experience — Combines rhino tracking, rock art, World's View (Cecil Rhodes' grave), and a picnic lunch among the balancing rocks. The complete Matobo experience in a single day.
Birding Tours — The Matobo Hills supports 300+ bird species, including the world's highest concentration of Verreaux's (black) eagles. Specialist birding guides available.
Cultural & Historical Tours:
- Ndebele heritage sites and the story of the Matabele Wars
- World's View and the significance of the Malindidzimu hill
- Shangani Memorial and the Allan Wilson Patrol story
Photography Workshops — Half-day and full-day photography-focused tours with tips on landscape, wildlife, and macro photography in the unique Matobo environment.
Why Choose Matobo Hills Tours
- Specialist knowledge — Guides who know every kopje, every cave, and every rhino by name
- Flexible scheduling — Morning, afternoon, and full-day options; private tours available
- All-inclusive — Park fees, transport from Bulawayo, water, and lunch (full-day tours) included
- Conservation contribution — A portion of every tour fee supports rhino conservation
"Our guide tracked a black rhino mother and calf on foot. We stood 20 metres away, downwind, watching them graze. It was the most thrilling wildlife experience of my life." — Tour guest