Matobo National Park
The Matobo National Park Highlights
The Matobo National Park is situated approximately 35km south of Bulawayo. This small, intimate park is easily accessible and offers remarkable natural beauty and contains some of the region's most extraordinary scenery. The park is characterized by huge piles of granite boulders and rocks balancing on rocks at unbelievable angles. The Matobo National Park also offers magnificent Bushman rock art and is a holy area for the Ndebele people. The Hills were formed over 2000 million years ago. Mzilikazi, founder of the Ndebele nation, gave the area its name, meaning 'Bald Heads'. The Hills cover an area of approximately 3100 km², of which 424 km² is the National Park. The park offers magnificent scenery and sunsets as well as an abundance of wildlife including black rhino and white rhino. The highest point in the hills is named Gulati, 1549m just outside the north-eastern corner of the park.
The Matobo National Park Game Viewing
The camps in the area offer a variety of activities and may vary from camp to camp. Game viewing opportunities are offers by vehicle or on foot. Guests can track the endangered black rhino. White rhino are easier to see in these parts and all activities will be accompanied by experienced guides. Another highlight is exploring the hills where nomads once held their holy ceremonies. The rocky granite topography boasts more than 2000 sites of the San (Bushman) tribes and is most likely the richest source of San rock art known. Guests can also drive through the granite hills in the footsteps of Cecil John Rhodes and visit his world famous tomb known as the "View of the World". Zimbabwe was formerly known as Rhodesia, named after Cecil John Rhodes. The historical stories about Cecil John Rhodes will keep guests engrossed for hours. Guests may see wildlife including warthog, zebra, klipspringer, kudu, impala, wildebeest, reedbuck, duiker, steenbok as well as incredible bird life and the elusive leopard may also be seen if you are lucky.
Camp Amalinda
Camp Amalinda offers luxury and style, exciting activities as well as peace and serenity; whether guests choose to relax and unwind in the beautiful rock pool overlooking a waterhole or enjoy game viewing activities including tracking rhino on foot, the choices are endless. Camp Amalinda is private and remote situated in the beautiful Matobo Hills within the Matobo National Park. The area is steeped in history and offers more than 2000 sites of the San Bushman tribes and is most likely the richest source of San rock art known. The area offers magnificent views and breathtaking sunsets over granite domes and rocky crops. Accommodation is offered in luxurious suites with modern facilities. Meals are delicious and either served indoors or outdoors and friendly staff will see to your every need. Camp Amalinda also offers a luxurious spa where guests can relax and indulge in professional treatments. The area is malaria-free and families with children are most welcome.
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