🇿🇼 🏰 Great Zimbabwe · Matobo Hills · Bulawayo Heritage Safari · 8 Days
🇿🇼 🏰 Great Zimbabwe · Matobo Hills · Bulawayo Heritage Safari · 8 Days
Description
Great Zimbabwe · Matobo Hills
Bulawayo Heritage Safari
UNESCO World Heritage · White Rhino Tracking · Ndebele Kingdom · Cecil John Rhodes · San Rock Art
Arrival→Matobo Hills
White Rhino→Great Zimbabwe
UNESCO Ruins→Bulawayo
Departure
Great Zimbabwe is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world — the largest stone structure in sub-Saharan Africa, built by the Shona civilisation between the 11th and 15th centuries, and the origin of Zimbabwe's name. Combined with Matobo Hills — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary granite kopjes, ancient San rock art, and one of Africa's finest white rhino sanctuaries — this 8-day journey is Zimbabwe's definitive heritage experience.
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second city and the heart of Ndebele culture, is one of Africa's most underrated destinations. The Ndebele people, descended from the Zulu kingdom, built one of southern Africa's most powerful kingdoms here in the 19th century. This is where Zimbabwe's deep history, extraordinary wildlife, and living culture converge in one unforgettable journey.
The Ndebele kingdom of Matabeleland was founded by Mzilikazi, a general of Shaka Zulu, who led his people north from South Africa in the 1830s. His son Lobengula was the last Ndebele king, whose kingdom fell to Cecil John Rhodes and the British South Africa Company in 1893. Rhodes himself is buried in Matobo Hills — at a site he called "World's View" — one of the most dramatic burial sites on earth. The San people left extraordinary rock art throughout Matobo Hills, some of the finest in southern Africa.
- 8 days · 7 nights accommodation (tier selected)
- Verified Daylite Digital Ambassador throughout
- Bulawayo arrival · city orientation
- Matobo Hills white rhino tracking on foot
- San rock art guided tour · Matobo Hills
- World's View · Cecil John Rhodes burial site
- Great Zimbabwe ruins · guided heritage tour
- Bulawayo cultural · Ndebele heritage experience
- All ground transfers throughout
- Breakfast daily (Comfort & Premium)
- Selected dinners (Premium only)
- $10 BGERSA conservation contribution
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport · Ambassador meet & greet · hotel check-in · Bulawayo city orientation · overnight Bulawayo
Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe · Bulawayo Railway Museum · Ndebele cultural heritage · colonial-era architecture · local craft markets
Matobo National Park · guided white rhino tracking on foot · extraordinary close encounters · one of Africa's finest rhino sanctuaries · afternoon at leisure
San rock art guided tour · Nswatugi Cave · Pomongwe Cave · World's View · Cecil John Rhodes burial site · panoramic granite landscape
Scenic transfer to Masvingo · arrival Great Zimbabwe · afternoon orientation · sunset views of the ancient ruins · overnight near Great Zimbabwe
Full guided tour of Great Zimbabwe ruins · Hill Complex · Great Enclosure · Valley Ruins · Great Zimbabwe Museum · extraordinary Shona civilisation
Lake Mutirikwi · Zimbabwe's largest inland lake · scenic drive · return transfer to Bulawayo · farewell dinner
Breakfast · checkout · Ambassador airport transfer · Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport · end of extraordinary Zimbabwe heritage journey
Explorer
Guesthouse · no breakfast
- Guesthouse · budget lodge
- Ambassador support throughout
- Full itinerary coordination
- All ground transfers
Comfort
Mid-range lodge · breakfast included
- Mid-range lodge
- Breakfast included daily
- Priority Ambassador assistance
- All ground transfers
Premium
Best available lodge · breakfast + selected dinners
- Best available lodge
- Breakfast + selected dinners
- VIP Ambassador support
- Private transfers · exclusive access
Currency prices indicative · subject to live exchange rates · international flights & park fees excluded
Ready for Zimbabwe's Greatest Heritage Journey?
Great Zimbabwe · Matobo Hills · Bulawayo · 8 Days · From $1,650 per couple
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Terms & Conditions
- Pricing per couple sharing
- International flights and visa not included
- Park entry fees excluded
- Deposit required to confirm booking
- Cancellation policy applies · contact us for details
- Currency prices subject to live exchange rates at time of booking