Matobo Highlights: History, Rhino Tracking, and San Bushmen Cave Paintings
4.9
20 Ratings

Tour Highlights
• History and Heritage
• White rhino tracking
• San Bushmen cave paintings
• Cecil John Rhodes Grave and Worldsview
• The Ndebele and Matebele warriors
• The Shangani Patrol
• Malindidzimu - The place of the spirits
• Balancing rocks
• Souvenir shopping
• African picnic barbecue

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Matobo National Park - Unleash your adventurous spirit on an exciting journey of Indaba, the Matobo Hills, and witness the magic of a wild area with a long human history and diverse plants and wildlife. Track rhinos and unravel the secrets behind the Bushmen paintings that led to the successful reintroduction of these magnificent creatures to the Matobo National Park. Take in awe-inspiring views of the landscape, balancing rocks, and other sacred and historical sites, including the final resting place of European colonist Cecil Rhodes. Learn about the Ndebele Kings’ interaction with the first European settlers and the Matabele wars, where 3000 warriors killed the Shangani Patrol. Your knowledgeable guide will ensure that you make the most of your Matobo experience, providing opportunities to spot animals and birds. End your adventure with a relaxing picnic at our favorite spot, featuring a mouth-watering Zimbabwean barbecue cooked over a fire. Don’t forget to wear closed-toe shoes, khakis, sun hats, sunscreen, and insect repellent for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off service for ease and convenience
  • Savor a delicious lunch included in the tour
  • Stay refreshed with bottled water and carbonated beverages
  • Capture memories with complimentary digital photos
  • Expert insights from a professional tour guide
  • No extra costs with all fees and taxes covered
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Claricef166
Mar 10, 2024
An Experience you won't forget - WOW thanks to our guide Blessing, his professionalism, knowledge & claiming manner made this a special day. Our group felt safe with Blessing as he called us forward to see the white Rhino's, it's was emotional to stand near those amazing giants . I use a cane Blessing helped me climb the rock face to see cave painting and the view of the world from Rhodes gave. A view I won't forget. Coming home Blessing went out of his way to meet groups needs. Even though it made him late home he stop to let us get pictures of sunset & wild animals zebra monkeys. It was an amazing day. The such was plentiful and tasted great
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Clarice_f
Mar 10, 2024
Spiritual Experience, Animals & Views - WOW to stand near those giants was an emotional experience. Our guild Blessing made us feel safe. He was professional, informative & patient. I use a cane with his help I climbed the rocks ro see a view of a life time. Coming home great pictures of sunset and Blessing kept stopping for us take picture of monkeys, zebra even thou it made him late home, He goes above and beyond for everyone
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Charmainp2024
Feb 28, 2024
Solo Adventurous Wanderer - Blessing was a great guide his hospitality was top tier .The depth of knowledge he has about this Park is amazing and a great story teller too.He has also been in the Park for 15 years WOW !! I would definitely have a another tour with my family next time !I still need to hike up more Historical Caves with you :) . Thanks Blessing ~Charmain Jean Poorey ~
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Scottmp9
Feb 24, 2024
Two spectacular tours by a company that goes the extra mile - I did two day trips with guide Blessing and Bushmen Travel - Matobos and Great Zimbabwe. The full list of specific highlights is too long to mention, but includes seeing rhinos and klipspringers, stunning landscapes, delicious lunches in beautiful locations, the wide range of historical insights and information on the natural world provided by Blessing, the relaxed pace of the tours while covering a lot, and most of all the companionship of Blessing, who is truly a star and a real ambassador for Zimbabwe's tourism industry. You can feel his passion for his country and his humility and open mindedness in everything he does. You will certainly have a fantastic day by choosing Bushmen Tours!
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Ebenezer_t
Feb 6, 2024
An amazing trip! - This was a very exciting and educational experience showing us the various charms of Matobo; Rhino Encounter, World’s View (Rhodes’ Grave) and Cave paintings. Blessing is one of the best tour guides I have had. We saw breathtaking views of Matobo hills whilst learning about the rich history of the San as well as the Ndebele people. Tracking rhinos was very exciting indeed. We also had a scrumptious lunch at Matopo hills lodge Would highly recommend this trip to anyone~
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T8826rwericb
Jan 12, 2024
Great tour, highly recommend it! - I was reluctant to do the tour because I thought I could do it alone without the rhino portion. However, I would highly recommend this tour. Blessing and MoreBlessing are knowledge about the park's history, animals, geological landscape, etc. We were able to see the rhino after searching for them for a while, but it was worth it. After the tour, we had a really nice lunch with good coffee at the beautiful lodge. I would highly recommend this tour. They took care of everything and provided me with a unique experience that I would not have experienced otherwise.
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Helenc73
Oct 27, 2023
A truly unique and amazing experience, one I will never forget! - Our guide Blessing's knowledge, passion and personal connection to Zimbabwe made this experience what it was. To say my expectations were exceeded is a profound understatement. From the closer encounter with white rhino's, to Cecil John Rhode's grave, to the city tour, ending with the railway museum.... each stop seemed to out-do the last. And I can't continue without mentioning the scrumptious BBQ lunch stop, prepared by Blessing and his team...one of the best meals I enjoyed on my trip to Africa. This was an authentic experience, with personal touches to honor our families connection to the area, and Blessing made it perfect!
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Voyager43650596774
Apr 27, 2023
Great Experience, must do in Bulawwyo and Matopos - We met Blessing at the Ztif fair in Bulawayo and did 2 tours with him and the bushmen safari company. we can highly recommend them both. very passionate and profesional. We highly recommend Bushmen Tours! Thank you for this amazing adventure
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Djamiewills
Aug 2, 2022
Excellent - rhinos, knowledge and food - Like many, I had not seen a rhino on my previous African adventures, so the possibility of not only seeing one in the Matopos, but getting out of the car to find it on foot was very appealing. Using money not spent on the extreme options at Victoria Falls, I opted for the whole package with Bushmen. First up, the reality with the rhinos was thrilling, walking with Blessing and the ranger through the long grass, getting to within about 5 metres of a group of five. We didn't spend too long with the animals themselves - roughly 20 minutes - because they need their space, but it was a great moment, and the fact that we walked added to the experience. On our occasion, the rhinos were not far from the road, about 200 metres away in some woods, but that walk was still enough to feel like being in the open. But the day is not only about rhinos. Whatever one thinks of Rhodes, his grave is in a beautiful spot, and Blessing has the knowledge to fill in details about the brother, the doctor and lawyer, the king who 'signed' away the minerals, and the conflicts that followed. At the cave paintings, the knowledge is more like a passion. An ex-ranger, whose father and grandfather both worked in the park, the place is evidently more than a rhino hotspot to him, and that comes through. And the barbecued meal at the end: superb. Finally, it would be remiss to not mention that Blessing actually went out of his way to help me with other aspects of visiting Bulawayo, including hooking me up with the Johannesburg bus I was after. He may have been working with rhinos for 15 years, but that he recognises his visitors are here only once in their life is important. A tour that not only delivers great sights, but feels entirely based on the customer, is a definite recommend.
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Katitusch
Sep 19, 2022
Excellent Matobo National Park Experience - The local guide Blessing took me on the Big 3 of Matopos Tour to encounter wild rhinos, see the bushmen’s paintings dating back 10,000 years and climbing Matopos Hills to see Matobo National Park and the grave of Cecil John Rhodes among others. First of all, the rhino encounter was beautiful, to walk through the bush and we were very lucky to see three white rhinos up close. Blessing has a precise expertise interpreting the temper of the wild animals and stands for his clients. Then, he shines with his historical knowledge about the cave paintings as well as colonial history while watching the cave paintings and enjoying the balancing rock formations and the landscape of Matobo National Park, a 360 degrees view on the surrounding mountains. In addition, Blessing is very friendly and helpful. He deserves to be supported. Blessing is highly recommendable for individuals and groups. Maita basa Blessing, Thank you so much!
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