National ParkUNESCO World Heritage Site

Matobo National Park

Matabeleland South1,400m42,400 ha

A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring spectacular granite kopjes, ancient San rock art, and the highest concentration of leopards in Africa. Both black and white rhinos roam here.

Best time to visit

Year-round

Province

Matabeleland South

Elevation

1,400m

Area

42,400 ha

Status

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Why This Place Matters

Unique granite ecosystem


What You Can Do Here

Available Activities6
Rhino trackingRock art viewingWalking trailsGame drivesBird watchingHistorical tours
Must-Do Experiences

Track rhinos on foot

Visit Nswatugi rock art cave

Climb to World's View

See Cecil Rhodes grave

Explore Pomongwe Cave paintings

Walk among granite kopjes

Spot Black Eagles nesting

Visit Bambata Cave

Sunset at Maleme Dam


Wildlife Guide

5 species

Leopard

Panthera pardus

White Rhino

Ceratotherium simum

Black Rhino

Diceros bicornis

Klipspringer

Oreotragus oreotragus


Habitats & Vegetation

Rocky

Woodland

Savanna


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