Title: Matopos Travel Guide: Best of Matopos, Matabeleland South Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Matopos](https://expedia.co.uk/Matopos-Hotels.d6267097.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Matopos](https://expedia.co.uk/Matopos-Holiday-Rentals.d6267097.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Matopos Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Matopos.d6267097.Car-Hire-Guide)[Matopos Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Matopos.d6267097.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Matopos Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Lake in Matopos, Zimbabwe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6267097/b6b596da-446d-4a0e-818f-c9f71e7ed4e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake in Matopos, Zimbabwe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6267097/b6b596da-446d-4a0e-818f-c9f71e7ed4e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Out in the middle of nowhere, bush trekking in search of rhinos. Try the wild mint leaves that grow here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6267097/defaf45e-f962-4a59-960d-a821e2c2bf98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Climb the mountain ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6267097/884583fb-21b4-4c45-890d-e4882ea4a6f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cave paintings in Silozwane Cave, Matopos, Zimbabwe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6267097/56f564a9-72dd-419c-85ac-34b9c32897a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Matopos Things to do - Top hotels in Matopos - Top Holiday Rentals in Matopos ![Matobo Hills Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2160000/2150600/2150542/0b5d963e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matobo Hills Lodge Matobo Hills Matopos £222 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly lodge in Matopos. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Rock Art Caves and Matobo National ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) Lovely setting. Friendly staff. Excellent rhino tracking. The weather was cold and rainy and dining outside was not very pleasant. Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=2150542&PinnedHotelID=2150542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6267097) ![Matopo Ingwe Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106440000/106430900/106430829/72a02175_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Matopo Ingwe Lodge Gladstone Farm Matopos Matabeleland Province £109 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Matopos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Matobo National Park Arboretum Entrance and Matobo National ... 7/10 Good! (2 reviews) Great staff, beautiful place Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=106430829&PinnedHotelID=106430829&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6267097) ![Big Cave Camp - Lodge On The Rocks](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13490000/13483300/13483226/0a2d4cdc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Big Cave Camp - Lodge On The Rocks 46km peg along the Kezi Road Matopos £270 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this lodge in Matopos. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Matobo National Park and Matobo Hills are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews) Amazing location, bettered only by the wonderful team who run it. Like nowhere else we have ever stayed. Reviewed on 15 Jul 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=13483226&PinnedHotelID=13483226&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6267097) [See all 147 properties in Matopos](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6267097) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![6bed & 5.5bath family home / Business accommodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92930000/92922200/92922111/b07f2f78_edited_9e53_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 6bed & 5.5bath family home / Business accommodation Bulawayo Bulawayo Province Stay at this holiday home in Bulawayo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Nesbitt Castle and Hillside Dams Conservation ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bulawayo-Hotels-6bed-55bath-Family-Home-Business-Accommodation.h92922111.Hotel-Information) ![House - Sleeps 10 - Pool - Parking - Patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99410000/99401100/99401019/64dab759_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House - Sleeps 10 - Pool - Parking - Patio Bulawayo Stay at this holiday home in Bulawayo. Enjoy a garden, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Hillside Dams Conservation and Free to be Wild Sanctuary ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bulawayo-Hotels-The-Olympus-Zim-With-5-Beds.h99401019.Hotel-Information) ![4 bedroom Villa with full solar and borehole](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96043600/96043553/w1080h1251x0y575-a25814bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 4 bedroom Villa with full solar and borehole Bulawayo Bulawayo Province Stay at this holiday home in Bulawayo. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions The Nesbitt Castle and Hillside Dams Conservation ... Bulawayo The house is big and spacious, quite and safe. But there was no water or electricity for 95% of my stay . Otherwise a lovely home. Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bulawayo-Hotels-4-Bedroom-Villa-With-Full-Solar-And-Borehole.h96043553.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Matopos](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6267097&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Matopos hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6267097&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6267097&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6267097&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6267097&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6267097&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6267097&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6267097&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6267097&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Matobo National Park Explore the great outdoors at Matobo National Park, a lovely green space in Matopos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matobo-National-Park-Matopos.d6117256.Attraction) #### Matobo National Park Main Entrance Explore the great outdoors at Matobo National Park Main Entrance, a lovely green space in Matopos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matobo-National-Park-Main-Entrance-Matopos.d553248621565224184.Attraction) #### Matobo National Park Arboretum Entrance Explore the great outdoors at Matobo National Park Arboretum Entrance, a lovely green space in Matopos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matobo-National-Park-Arboretum-Entrance-Matopos.d553248621565224183.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Experience ancient rock art, breathtaking granite formations, and unforgettable sunsets on this full-day adventure through one of Zimbabwe’s most stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50053805/875aa2af-4a36-40e3-ab7a-6031396f0a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Matobo Hills Safari with Gourmet Lodge Experience. £106 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-matobo-hills-safari-with-gourmet-lodge-experience.a50053805.activity-details) ![Step back in time at Matobo Hills' ancient rock art caves. Visitors can photograph preserved San paintings dating back thousands of years with our expert guides](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50110270/99e84f79-f6f6-4f94-9b7c-4158ebadf4b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Matobo Hills Cave Expedition & Ancient Rock Art Tour £66 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-matobo-hills-cave-expedition-ancient-rock-art-tour.a50110270.activity-details) ![Matobo Rhino Encounter ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2213355/a32e18ae-2007-404b-807d-5a9156434d26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matobo Rhino Encounter £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/matobo-rhino-encounter.a2213355.activity-details) [See all activities in Matopos](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Matopos.d6267097.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Matopos ![Matopos (Matobo) National Park in southern Zimbabwe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/724/055aa8d0-e9ae-49d1-ba1b-e19e5fa86b4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bulawayo ![Matobo National Park, Simbabwe,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974899523/1d4a761f-fd9e-44ea-b5ff-cf894b514d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gwanda ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Packages - Holiday Homes - [Figtree Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Figtree-Hotels.d3000466268.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Marula Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marula-Hotels.d6267100.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Matobo National Park Arboretum Entrance ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matobo-National-Park-Arboretum-Entrance-Hotels.0-l553248621565224183-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Matobo National Park Main Entrance ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matobo-National-Park-Main-Entrance-Hotels.0-l553248621565224184-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Visit Figtree ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Figtree.dx3000466268) - [Gwanda Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gwanda.d553248635974899523.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Gwanda ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gwanda.dx553248635974899523) - [Visit Marula ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marula.dx6267100) - [Matobo National Park Main Entrance ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matobo-National-Park-Main-Entrance-Matopos.d553248621565224184.Attraction) - [Matobo National Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matobo-National-Park-Matopos.d6117256.Attraction) - [Figtree Holiday Rentals ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Figtree-Holiday-Rentals.d3000466268.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) - Cities near Matopos - Places of interest [Bulawayo](https://expedia.co.uk/Bulawayo.dx724)[Marula](https://expedia.co.uk/Marula.dx6267100)[Figtree](https://expedia.co.uk/Figtree.dx3000466268)[Gwanda](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwanda.dx553248635974899523) - [Matobo National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Matobo-National-Park-Matopos.d6117256.Attraction) - [Matobo National Park Main Entrance ](https://expedia.co.uk/Matobo-National-Park-Main-Entrance-Matopos.d553248621565224184.Attraction) - [Queens Sports Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Queens-Sports-Club-Bulawayo.d6117278.Attraction) - [Centenary Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Centenary-Park-Bulawayo.d6117276.Attraction) - [National Art Gallery Bulawayo ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Art-Gallery-Bulawayo-Bulawayo.d6302382.Attraction) - [Barbourfields Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Barbourfields-Stadium-Bulawayo.d6117272.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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