Matobo Hills Lodge, Matobo
A family-run lodge of seventeen stone-and-thatch chalets in the Maleme valley, inside Matobo National Park, with a pool and guided outings.
- TypeLodge
- LocationMaleme valley, Matobo Hills, about 50 km south of Bulawayo
- RegionBulawayo & Matobo
- ProvinceMatabeleland South
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About Matobo Hills Lodge, Matobo
Matobo Hills Lodge is a family-run lodge in the Maleme valley of the Matobo Hills, inside Matobo National Park, about 50 km south of Bulawayo. The lodge says the family has welcomed guests here since 1994.
It has seventeen chalets, a main lodge, a pool and a dining room, and it arranges guided outings in the park.
Best for
Travellers who want to stay inside the park for rhino tracking on foot, rock art and World’s View; couples and families who prefer a small lodge with meals.
Not for guests who need to be in Bulawayo each day, or who want a large hotel with a spa.
Location
Matobo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site south of Bulawayo. The map position is about 38 km in a straight line from Bulawayo City Hall; the lodge gives the drive from Bulawayo as about 55 minutes.
Park entry fees apply on some plans; check what your plan includes.
Rooms and style at Matobo Hills Lodge
Each of the seventeen chalets has a private veranda facing the granite hills, an en-suite bathroom, a tea and coffee station and daily housekeeping. The lodge’s own pages describe WiFi both in the chalets and in the main lodge, so confirm coverage.
Facilities at Matobo Hills Lodge
A main lodge, a pool, a dining room and conference facilities. Plans run from bed and breakfast to dinner, bed and breakfast, full board, a plan with two guided outings a day, and all-inclusive.
Outings include rhino tracking on foot, the rock art caves, Rhodes’ Grave at World’s View, a village visit and game drives.
Trade-offs
- Extra fees. Park entry is added on some plans, and the rhino tracking conservation fee is charged separately.
- Distance. Bulawayo is roughly an hour away by road.
- WiFi detail. Confirm whether it reaches your chalet.
Getting there and getting around
Self-drive from Bulawayo is common; the lodge also quotes airport and city transfers. Ask for directions within the park.
Explore the area
Compare other places to stay in Matobo, browse accommodation across Bulawayo & Matobo, or read our Bulawayo & Matobo guide.
Before you book Matobo Hills Lodge
- Ask the lodge for a written quote that shows park entry and activity fees.
- Choose a meal plan that matches how many outings you want.
- Confirm check-in and check-out times with the lodge.
- Book rhino tracking in advance.
Current rates and availability
No rates are published on this page, and there is no booking link for this property yet. Rates depend on the plan, season and party, so ask Matobo Hills Lodge directly through its official website for a written quote. Zimbabwe Travel Guide does not take bookings or payment for this stay.
Where it is
Lodges and camps in and around the Matobo Hills and Matobo National Park, south of Bulawayo. "Matopos" is the older name still used by many travellers; on this site both refer to the same place.
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