Zimbabwe is one of Southern Africa’s premier safari destinations. It is famous for its guides who are some of the most qualified in Africa as well as excellent game densities in the national parks. The traditional safari season in Africa is June to the end of October when vegetation is less dense and wildlife is drawn to water sources.
Amalinda Lodge is a privately-owned safari lodge within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Matobo Hills National Park. Nestled within the iconic rock formations that the area is famed for, this lodge offers a memorable stay in a dramatic setting.
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The Matobo Hills are one of the most underrated corners of Zimbabwe, despite being within a half hour drive of Bulawayo. A park of intense natural beauty, it offers a breath-taking scene dominated by huge granite boulders perched precariously on top of one another; it certainly has the appearance of being other-worldly.
The Matobo Hills were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 in recognition of their historical importance with evidence of sustained life here since the Stone Age. The caves created by the granite kopjes are home to over 3000 rock art sites with impressive San paintings. The area as a whole is considered to be the spiritual home of Zimbabwe with particular importance to the Ndebele people. This is also where Cecil Rhodes chose for his final resting place and his grave can be clearly seen on a visit to the park at the impressive spot known as World’s View, which offers breath-taking 360 degree views over the Matobo Hills.
The main attraction of a visit to the Matobo Hills is the rock formations and art on offer, but there is wildlife viewing on offer too. The park is home to an impressive density of leopards as well as plenty of plains game including sable and klipspringer. The fenced Whovi Wilderness Area in the west of the park is dedicated to the protection of both black and white rhinos, with the chance to track white rhino on foot too.