MATOBO HILLS NATIONAL PARK

The This 43 000 ha park is located to the south of Bulawayo and is a sanctuary for white rhino, giraffe, sable impala, and a large leopard population. The park, famed for its massive boulders and balancing rocks are especially renowned for birds of prey and notably for the worlds largest concentration of black eagle. The name means "bald heads" Among the jumble of rugged hills there are whale back mountains and caves and cliffs, adorned with some of the finest bushman engravings and paintings.
At least five of the painted caves have been documented in detail.

The museum at Pomongwe site is recommended , where thousands of stone and Iron Age artefacts are on display. Some thought to date back to 14 000 BC.
At the Nswatugi cave is a fine interpretive exposition of paintings and Silozwanae to the south of the park contains a fascinating range of painted subjects, including a 2m tall giraffe and a snake with antelope's head. A wealth of treasures surround the park , such as Fort Usher where the Boy Scout Movement was conceived by Lord Baden-Powell. Cecil John Rhodes was buried in the National park.

MATOBO HILLS LODGE
Located within this mysteriously beautiful park, set amongst the boulders, accommodation in Large twin en suite chalets. Lounge\ dining room and rock swimming pool as well as chalets all have incredible views of the magnificent rock formations. Game drives in open safari vehicles are offered from Matobo Hills Lodge.

End of Matobo. Refer to Kariba (Mana Pools and the Matusadona National Parks) or Contact Us.