Matobo Rhino Encounter
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Tour Highlights
• Wildlife and Nature
• White rhino tracking on foot and up close wildlife encounters
• Bush walk with tree, animal, bird and spoor identification
• Appreciation of rhino habitats
• Meet the bush heroes, our Parks Rangers
• San Bushmen paintings
• Sunset sun downers and snacks
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Experience the African savanna like never before with our Mzingeli, the Hunter tour. Learn about the ancient techniques used by our ancestors to survive in this harsh environment, including tracking animals and using natural remedies for snake bites. Your senses will come alive as you immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and even the smells of nature. Accompanied by our knowledgeable and professional local guide, get up close to the majestic white rhinos in their natural habitat. Our guide's expertise in their behavior and the wind's direction guarantees an exhilarating experience. Meet the brave park rangers who dedicate their lives to protecting these endangered animals. Admire one of the largest rock cave in the park, featuring ancient bushman cave paintings. End your day, taking in the sunset while enjoying sun downers and snacks. Don't forget to bring comfortable closed-toe shoes, khakis, sun hats, sunscreen, and bug spray. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Soda/Pop
Pick up and drop off
Bottled water
Complimentary digital photos
Sundowner drinks and snacks
Tour Guide
Pickup points
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Matobo Rhino Encounter
Pickup included
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An incredible day with wonderful views and closeup to rhinos with the best guide Blessing
120camillaa,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a perfect day with Blessing who is a great guide with a lot of knowledge and experience so the tour felt safe. Very exiting to see the rhinos up close without disturbing them. Really recommend this tour with Blessing.
Amazing yours from a Bulawayo Local.
FellowTraveler781572,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on the Matopos and great Khami Ruins Tour with Blessing. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about both the area. It was wonderful to have a bulawayo local gove both theese tours as they are hard to come by in the area. He went above and beyond with both of the tours to ensure we all had a wonderful time. I would and have recommended him to friends and family. A1 service from start to finish from a very genuine friendly guy.
Wonderful experience of African nature and wildlife with an excellent guide!
Stay03184331659,,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an absolutely amazing experience! We were taken in to the area where the Rhinos are by a guide called Blessing Masenga, who was extremely familiar with the area, the animals, their behaviour etc. So much was explained to us, and we received excellent instructions so that our visit would not bring any harm to the animals nor include any risk for us. It was certainly one of my highlights during the 3 weeks in Africa!
Matobo National park and excellent encounters
Natarajanpillai,,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Rhino encounter in Matobo national park, wonderful lookout and geography, Cecil Rhodes grave and history. Bushmen travel and Bongani and Blessing made it a most memorable day for us.It was indeed a tour par excellence. Great to see white Rhino in close proximity. Wonderful scenery around the look out points, then Cecil Rhodes grave and Zimbabwe history. A totally satisfying day. Thanks Blessing and Bongani
Up Close
Fearless07887827424,,May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, we rode and walked through some spectacular scenery, got a good close view of the rhinos, carried on to see cave paintings and worlds view. Our guide Blessing was very knowledgeable and gave us a very personal experience that is not often provided by the larger concerns. We would highly recommend using Bushmen in the future.
Exciting rhino trek, fascinating cave paintings, plenty of time to take in the stupendous views!
wjcj hickson,,May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our day out in the Matobo Hills with Blessing as our guide. He was friendly, professional and flexible and we never felt rushed. We really enjoyed tracking rhinos on foot and saw a 6 day old baby rhino as well as the parents! We loved the cave paintings and the view and walk around Rhodes grave. Blessing was full of information and stories about the area and we learnt a lot. We also saw baboons, zebras, clip springers and a black eagle. We would definitely recommend this tour!
Matopos tour and Rhinos tracking!
freejoym,,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We couldn't have chosen a better guide than Blessing. He truly lived up to his name! He was very, very knowledgeable and passionate about Matopos and, moreover, the people and animals within it! He made it really special for us, and we are so grateful for the memories. We were lucky to experience a full day of activities, which included tracking rhinos!!! finished off with a delicious hot meal, vegetarian or vegan options were no problem! We hope to go back and will definitely be booking Blessing again. Don't walk, run... I promise you won't regret it!
The most amazing experience with very knowledgeable guide Blessings
saanay2025,,Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s been already three years since we went on this day trip with Blessings and my family still memorises it with warm thoughts, the highlight of our Zimbabwe trip. The day was truly a special experience with us, thanks to Blessings. He took so good care of us, cooked amazing food, drove us anywhere we needed even the day before our day trip, and most importantly his hospitality and knowledge was amazing, he could rekk everything about the animals, nature and area. Highly recommend this activity with Blessings!
Fantastic rhino sighting!!
caitlinj581,,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Blessing is really great, had a lovely time. Came really close to three rhinos and the rest of the trip throughout the park was just as great
Rhinos, rock paintings and the Cecil Rhodes grave site
MrJean D,,Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pick up was on time and the drive to Matobo NP took some 30 min. Straight away we saw two rhinos in the park and approached them, taking photos and video clips for my YouTube channel. We spent around 25 min with the rhinos and left them for the San rock paintings close by. The paintings are just like them in Brandberg, Namibia, but older. This was where my tour would have ended, but I added on the Matopos Hills monument part, where Cecil Rhodes grave is found, a historical site in Zimbabwe. I had an excellent day with plenty of really good footage!!
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