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The 13 Best Heritage & Rock Art Tours in Zimbabwe

13 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $80

Granite towers balanced over the Matobo Hills, San paintings eight thousand years old and a stone city built without mortar. These 13 days out are compared on driving distance, guide quality and whether rhino tracking is part of the ticket.

The Best of Matobo - Rhino tracking among Matobo’s granite formations
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The Best of Matobo

1.The Best of Matobo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $140Our pick

Explore Matobo National Park’s rhinos, cave paintings, Ndebele history, Rhodes’ grave, dramatic rocks, and a barbecue lunch.

“My wife and I took the "Best of Matobo" tour and wow was it amazing!!! We saw 7 different Rhinos throughout the park, as well as Zebra, Wildebeest, Baboons, Small Antelope and countless bird species!! We also saw ancient Bushmen rock aRead more”

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Matobo Rhino Encounter - Reading the bush with Mzingeli, the Hunter
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Matobo Rhino Encounter

2.Matobo Rhino Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $120

Track white rhinos in Matobo National Park, study ancient rock art, walk with rangers, and enjoy lunch, transfers, and sunset drinks.

“Blessing and Bongani who organized the trip were very friendly and efficient. To discover this beautiful area with them was a pleasure. We saw rhinoceros of course. Because i was nice, I had a bonus... highly recommandable trip !”

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Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking - The open safari truck ride from Bulawayo
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Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking

3.Matobo Hills Day Trip with Rhino Tracking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Track rhinos on foot, see Matobo’s rock art and Rhodes’ grave, and enjoy lunch on an 8-hour day trip from Bulawayo.

“one of the most impressive tours i’ve had. My guide was Blessing and he was very punctual, knowledgeable, patient, responsible and paid close attention to what my fellow and i were interested in and expected about the tour. we explored a few spots according to Blessing’s own experience and we found it a worthy unexpected discovery. it was impressive to track the rhinos and it was also enjoyable to learn a lot about the history of Matabo National Park. Strongly recommended.”

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Matopos Half Day Excursion - Granite Hills, Wildlife, and San Rock Art
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Matopos Half Day Excursion

4.Matopos Half Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $120

Review of the Matopos half-day tour from Bulawayo, with rock art, rhino, Rhodes’ grave, private transport, costs, and practical tips.

“I highly recommend. I booked just a few days before my trip. Lesley was really great and responsive. On the day I went with Lesley and Valentine, they were both very knowledgeable about the park and history of Zim. I have a very pleasant visit. I would book again.”

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Great Zimbabwe - The 6:00 am start and long drive
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Great Zimbabwe

5.Great Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $260

Review of Great Zimbabwe from Bulawayo, with ruins, museum, Shona culture, lunch, transport advice, price, and booking tips.

“Great Zimbabwe is a must-see when visiting Zimbabwe! I had pick up at my hotel in the morning, and then some 4 hours drive to the site. Late breakfast is included before the guided tour of Great Zimbabwe, that took around 2 hours, covering Read more”

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Great Zimbabwe Tour from Harare - The museum, Hill Complex, and Great Enclosure
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Great Zimbabwe Tour from Harare

6.Great Zimbabwe Tour from Harare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $400

Review of the 2-day Great Zimbabwe tour from Harare, with ancient ruins, Lake Kyle wildlife, transport, price, tips, and practical advice.

“The energy of the place! Earthly bliss, it has the energy of having a beautiful place. Try not to go on the weekend too many people.”

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Khami Ruins Day Trip - The Vlei, Monolith, and Passage platforms
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Khami Ruins Day Trip

7.Khami Ruins Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $80Best value

Explore Zimbabwe’s Khami Ruins near Bulawayo with private transport, hotel pickup, snacks, and an informative guide.

“The Khami ruins are some 30 minutes drive from central Bulawayo. Pick up was on time and the guide was wery informative. I had a full tour, covering all the buildings and structures for my YouTube channel. Being the second largest amcient ruims compex im Zimbabwe, this is a must-see if you are im Bulawayo! Highly recommemed tour that takes some 3 hours.”

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Great Zimbabwe: The World's View Historical Site !! - The four-hour drive from Harare
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Great Zimbabwe: The World’s View Historical Site !!

MASVINGO; GREAT ZIMBABWE MONUMENT TOUR - FROM HARARE - The early start from Harare
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MASVINGO; GREAT ZIMBABWE MONUMENT TOUR – FROM HARARE

Khami Ruins & Matopos Silunguzi Village Day Tour! - Lunch brings Ndebele food into the middle of the day
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Khami Ruins & Matopos Silunguzi Village Day Tour!

Silunguzi Matopos Village & Rock Paintings Visit ! - The drive through Matobo National Park
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Silunguzi Matopos Village & Rock Paintings Visit !

11.Silunguzi Matopos Village & Rock Paintings Visit !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Review of the Silunguzi Matopos tour, combining wildlife, balancing rocks, village life, cave paintings, refreshments, and sunset views.

“De gids was uitermate opende hoogte van de omgeving en wist dat op een mooie manier te vertellen, daarlangs heeft erg veel moeite gedaan om neushoorns te vinden. Tour overall is aan te bevelen van ophalen bij hotel met drankjes fruit de verhalen, top dag gehad.”

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Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour from Bulawayo with Picnic Lunch ! - Leaving Bulawayo early for the 3 to 4 hour drive
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Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour from Bulawayo with Picnic Lunch !

12.Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour from Bulawayo with Picnic Lunch !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $350

Review of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins tour from Bulawayo, including the long drive, stone walls, guides, picnic lunch, price, and practical tips.

“I took the tour to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins with my guide Thembi who was very friendly, knowledgeable and highly professional. Thank you Thembi and ThisAndThat Safaris for this amazing and unique experience. I would highly recommend to take this tour if you plan to visit Great Zimbabwe from Bulawayo.”

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Great Zimbabwe Day Tour From Bulawayo - The road from Bulawayo to Zvishavane
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Great Zimbabwe Day Tour From Bulawayo

13.Great Zimbabwe Day Tour From Bulawayo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $250

Explore Great Zimbabwe, Zvishavane, and Lake Kyle on a private two-day tour from Bulawayo with transport, lunches, lodging, and park fees.

“I had only a short time to stay in Zimbabwe, and one of the highest things on my to-do list was to visit the Great Zimbabwe. This tour turned out to be the perfect choice. Before arriving in Zimbabwe I was in contact with my guide, Leslie. He was very friendly and helpful aRead more”

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