Add this 4-day extension to any Zimbabwe tour with a stopover to Bulawayo town. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Matobo Hills and Matobo National Park. Wander through the breathtaking granite boulder landscape, spot wildlife, track black and white rhino, and experience some unique sides to a Zimbabwe safari seldom seen in other regions.
Highlights
Hike through granite boulders of the Matobo Hills UNESCO Site
Stay at Camp Amalinda, a quirky and unique traditional safari lodge
Track black or white rhino and spot game in Matobo National Park
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
Arrive to Bulawayo town airport. Here you are met and drive the rest of the way to Camp Amalinda, about 45 km south of town. Settle in to your safari camp here, the quirky yet upscale Camp Amalinda. Set in and around the huge boulders of Matobo Hills, this lodge offers individually-decorated suites located at the base of a watering hole that attracts zebras from the area. Settle in to your new home and enjoy the first glimpse of your surroundings.
Contact us to arrange additional hotel nights during layovers en route.
Spend these two full days exploring the region of the UNESCO Site of Matobo Hills and the Matobo National Park. The grandeur of the region is unlike any other in Zimbabwe, and the giant granite castle kopjes set a stunning backdrop in which to spot game. Enjoy easy walks around the area, travel to nearby San rock art sites, or enjoy a full-day strenuous hike to Nanke Cave. Track both black and white rhino while on foot with your professional guide. Opt to drive through the park spotting game with your guide. Learn about some of the famous explorers of the region, such as Cecil John Rhodes, and the history of the Matabele people here. Gain insight into the Matabele as well with a visit to a nearby village, the primary school, and a local homestead in the area. Two scheduled safari activities are included each day and you can plan these days based on your interests.
Day 4: Return Bulawayo
1 Breakfast
Enjoy your last morning at Camp Amalinda before you return to the airport in Bulawayo for your flight on to your next destination.
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$1,527
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Rates based on group of 2 people in double occupancy.
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card. Final payments by credit card may be subject to surcharge and maximum charge of $20,000
We are so glad that we chose Adventure Life. The service is top-notch. Everything is well taken care of and we just have to print the documents and go. Franny even gave us timely updates on possible airport strike.
KC Chan
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.