Matobo District

A granite highland in southern Zimbabwe, world-renowned for its giant boulder landscapes, ancient rock art, and rhino tracking.

Matobo District is located in southern Zimbabwe, where the Matobo Hills are famous for their weathered granite boulder formations and are listed as a World Heritage Site. Within Matobo National Park, the World's View features Cecil Rhodes' grave, offering panoramic views of the unique rock formations from the summit. Caves such as Nswatugi, Inanke, White Rhino Shelter, Bambata, and Pomongwe preserve a wealth of ancient rock art. The Whawhaland Game Sanctuary offers walking safaris to track rhinos. This area also holds great historical significance for the Ndebele people. The dry season from April to October is the best time to visit. The gateway is Bulawayo Airport, which is about a one-hour drive from the district.

Destinations

• Matobo Hills
• Bulawayo

Itineraries

• Zimbabwe Heritage & Wildlife Grand Loop – Head south from Harare to Great Zimbabwe and Matobo, fly to Victoria Falls, and enter Hwange to see elephant herds.