Today the Matobo National Park is one of Zimbabwe's prime wildlife sanctuaries.  In addition to the black and white rhinoceros, the Matobo National Park provides a home to a variety of antelope species (kudu, sable, eland) leopard, baboon, lizard, and a plethora of birdlife, including the highest concentrations of black eagle in the world.  The Matobo National Park have trees and shrubs that are unique to the area, as well as flora and fauna found in many other parts of the world, which have grown naturally in this area.  Vegetation ranges from the lichens of the desert-like hilltops to the luxuriant growth of valley swamps.

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​The Matopos Hills has a great deal of historical relevance in Zimbabwe.  The estate of Cecil John Rhodes was once located at Matopos Hills and his grave is at a site called World's View, on the summit of one of the hills.  The graves of Sir Leander Starr Jameson and Sir Charles Coghlan are also at Matopos Hills, along with the memorials to Major Allan Wilson and the Shangani Patrol.  The Matopos Hills had been fought over in 1893 by members of the Ndebele, a group of Africans that regarded the site as sacred.  It is still seen as sacred ground, as among the cracks and crevices of the Matobo Hills is the Ndebele's rain shrine to Mwari, the god of their ancestors.  There are Stone and Iron Age archaeological sites, and some of the world’s best ancient rock art paintings can be found as a testimony of the lives of the San Bushman who lived in the area some 2000 years ago.

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Rates are per person, per night (Exclusive is per camp, per night) sharing during the low season and exclude any transfers. Payment is accepted in £Sterling and €uro's at the current exchange rates. Children receive a discount which varies depending on season and operator. Please get in touch for a full, bespoke, tailor-made itinerary, fully costed including local charter flights and any long-stay and child discounts.