
🌎 Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
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📍 Matobo National Park
✈️ Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)
🚗 77.9 KM
⏱️ 3 hours, 22 minutes
Matobo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Bulawayo, offers unique granite kopje landscapes, ancient San rock art, and excellent wildlife viewing, particularly rhino tracking. Accessibility often requires a 4x4 vehicle for self-driving on internal park roads, but guided tours from Bulawayo are highly recommended for navigation, safety, and enriching cultural and wildlife experiences, especially for activities like rhino tracking which require a guide. The dry season (May-October) is ideal for wildlife spotting, though the green season (November-April) provides lush scenery and abundant birdlife despite potential road challenges. A typical visit duration ranges from a full day to two days to explore attractions like World's View and various rock painting sites. Approximate costs include daily park entrance fees of $15-20 USD per person, plus vehicle fees, and additional expenses for guided activities and accommodation, which vary significantly.