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The 14 Best Bulawayo and Matobo Hills Tours

14 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $40

Granite balanced in impossible stacks, rhino tracked on foot and rock paintings older than anything else you will see on this trip. These 14 tours cover the hills and the city below them, with drive times that matter when you are coming from the falls.

The Best of Matobo - Rhino tracking among Matobo’s rounded granite hills
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The Best of Matobo

1.The Best of Matobo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $140Our pick

Explore Matobo National Park with rhinos, rock art, Ndebele history, Rhodes’ Grave, scenic views, BBQ lunch, and hotel pickup.

“My wife and I took the "Best of Matobo" tour and wow was it amazing!!! We saw 7 different Rhinos throughout the park, as well as Zebra, Wildebeest, Baboons, Small Antelope and countless bird species!! We also saw ancient Bushmen rock aRead more”

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Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking - Walking with rhinos, carefully and quietly
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Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking

3.Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Review of Matobo Hills’ $140 rhino tracking day trip from Bulawayo, with rock art, Rhodes’ grave, lunch, wildlife, and practical tips.

“That was an amazing journey! Our guide Blessing was extremely knowledgeable. He took us rhino tracking, showed us prehistoric rock paintings, and explained the history in great detail. He also brought a generous amount of fruit and snacks for us. Although we had lunch a bit late, it was at a lodge with beautiful view, and the food was excellent. I truly enjoyed this day trip!”

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Matopos Half Day Excursion - Cecil John Rhodes at World’s View
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Matopos Half Day Excursion

4.Matopos Half Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $120

Review of the Matopos half-day tour from Bulawayo, with rhinos, San rock art, Rhodes’ grave, granite hills, costs, tips, and practical details.

“I highly recommend. I booked just a few days before my trip. Lesley was really great and responsive. On the day I went with Lesley and Valentine, they were both very knowledgeable about the park and history of Zim. I have a very pleasant visit. I would book again.”

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Bulawayo Airport Transfers - Private transportation instead of a shared shuttle
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Bulawayo Airport Transfers

5.Bulawayo Airport Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $40Best value

Review of Bulawayo Airport Transfers by Bonisa Excursions, with private rides, air conditioning, WiFi, bottled water, and easy cancellation.

“First and awesome experience with Bonisa Excursions. Tinashe & Lesley were remarkable! My experience exceeded expectation!.....So when you think transfers in Bulawayo think Bonisa Excursions.”

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Bulawayo to Victoria Falls Transfers - Early pickup keeps the journey moving
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Bulawayo to Victoria Falls Transfers

6.Bulawayo to Victoria Falls Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $540

Review of the private Bulawayo to Victoria Falls transfer, with timing, stops, wildlife views, price value, WiFi, and booking advice.

“We had Lesley as our driver to get us from Victoria falls to Buluyawo and then around Buluyawo for the week we were there. There was a large group of us and a lot to coordinate. He was always calm, cool, collected, punctual, professional aRead more”

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Khami Ruins Day Trip - How the guiding shapes the visit
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Khami Ruins Day Trip

7.Khami Ruins Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $80

Review of the Khami Ruins day trip from Bulawayo, with private transport, expert guiding, UNESCO history, costs, timing, and booking advice.

“The Khami Ruin is close to Bulawayo and it is worth visiting. The local on-site guide kindly explained the details about the ruin.”

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Khami Ruins & Matopos Silunguzi Village Day Tour! - Khami Ruins and the hill complex
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Khami Ruins & Matopos Silunguzi Village Day Tour!

8.Khami Ruins & Matopos Silunguzi Village Day Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $145

Review of Zimbabwe’s Khami Ruins and Silunguzi Village tour, with Ndebele food, cave paintings, private transport, and practical booking tips.

“This was a wonderful experience. Thanks to Tim I was able to climb up to see not just the Khami ruins but also the elephant and fish cave in Motopo hills. I am 68 years old & was alone and could not have done anything without Tim's help. He held my hand & ensured i didn't slip pr fall anywhere. Apart from that he was an excellent guide”

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Silunguzi Matopos Village & Rock Paintings Visit ! - Following the wildlife route through Matobo
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Silunguzi Matopos Village & Rock Paintings Visit !

9.Silunguzi Matopos Village & Rock Paintings Visit !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Explore Matobo’s wildlife, balancing rocks, Silunguzi Village, and ancient cave paintings on a private six-hour Zimbabwe tour.

“De gids was uitermate opende hoogte van de omgeving en wist dat op een mooie manier te vertellen, daarlangs heeft erg veel moeite gedaan om neushoorns te vinden. Tour overall is aan te bevelen van ophalen bij hotel met drankjes fruit de verhalen, top dag gehad.”

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Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour from Bulawayo with Picnic Lunch ! - Leaving Bulawayo for the Long Road South
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Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour from Bulawayo with Picnic Lunch !

10.Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour from Bulawayo with Picnic Lunch !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $350

Review of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins day tour from Bulawayo, with private transport, expert guides, picnic lunch, and practical booking advice.

“My visit to Great Zimbabwe fully met my expectations. Thembie from Thisandthat tours and Champion from Great Zimbabwe Monument were both highly knowledgeable and extremely professional. It was a very long drive to and from thRead more”

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Great Zimbabwe Day Tour From Bulawayo - The road south through Zvishavane
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Great Zimbabwe Day Tour From Bulawayo

12.Great Zimbabwe Day Tour From Bulawayo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $250

Review of the two-day Great Zimbabwe tour from Bulawayo, with ancient ruins, Lake Kyle wildlife, private transport, meals, and practical advice.

“We took the two day trip from Bulawayo to the Great Zimbabwe and it was worth every minute. Our journey started on time and we enjoyed the road trip. We had asked for some local snacks and found the one ones rhey had picked for us quite pleasant. I understand thRead more”

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