8-Day Rhino Drive to Highlands Safari
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This 8-day safari highlights some of Zimbabwe’s most iconic wildlife, historical, and mountain destinations. Begin in Matobo National Park, famous for its granite domes, black and white rhinos, ancient bushman rock art, and Cecil John Rhodes’ grave site.
Continue to Masvingo for a guided exploration of Great Zimbabwe Ruins, one of Africa’s most important archeological sites, followed by a game drive in Lake Mutirikwi Game Reserve—home to white rhinos.
Journey east into the lush Vumba Mountains, exploring botanical gardens and breathtaking forested hills before completing your adventure in the dramatic Nyanga Mountains, where you will visit World’s View and the mighty Mutarazi Falls.
An excellent combination of culture, nature, wildlife, history, and scenic mountain landscapes.
Matobo • Masvingo • Vumba • Nyanga • Harare
From $360 per person per day
Total: $2,880 pp
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Code: IZK-RDH-08
Country: Zimbabwe
Style: Lodge Safari + Cultural Heritage + Mountain Highlands
Tour Type
Lodge Safari
Culture & Nature
Rhino Tracking
Mountain Highlands
Family-Friendly
Multi-Destination Overland
Trip Info
Starts: Bulawayo
Ends: Harare
Travel Style: Lodge Safari
Best Season: April–October
Parks Visited: Matobo, Mutirikwi, Vumba, Nyanga
Distance: ~1,150 km
Age: 10+ years
Language
English (primary)
Shona (on request)
Ndebele (on request)
French (on request)
Spanish (on Request)
German (on Request)
Transport
Comfortable air-conditioned safari vehicle
Local 4×4 inside Matobo if required
Accommodation
Matobo Hills Lodge (2 nights)
Ancient City Lodge (2 nights)
White Horse Inn (1 night)
Rhodes Nyanga Hotel (2 nights)
Meals
Breakfast daily
Dinners provided
Packed lunches on full-day drives
Restaurant lunches optional
Group Size
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 12
Highlights
Rhino tracking in Matobo
Rhodes Grave viewpoint
Ancient San Bushman paintings
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Mutirikwi Game Reserve
Vumba Botanical Gardens
Nyanga Highlands
World’s View
Mutarazi Falls
Scenic Zimbabwe cross-country drive
Locations
Bulawayo
Matobo Hills
Masvingo
Vumba Mountains
Nyanga National Park
Harare
Gallery Suggestions
Rhino tracking photographs
Matobo granite domes
Rhodes Grave (View of the World)
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Mutirikwi game drive
Vumba Botanical Gardens
White Horse Inn architecture
Nyanga rolling highlands
Mutarazi Falls
World’s View
FAQs
Q: Is rhino tracking safe?
Yes, fully guided by licensed rangers.
Q: Can older travelers join?
Yes — walking distances are moderate.
Q: Can this tour be extended?
Yes — Victoria Falls, Hwange, or Mana Pools can be added.
Extra Services
Victoria Falls extension
Chimanimani Mountains
Harare city tour
Private photographer
Airport hotel add-ons
Why Book With Us
Expert local guides
Top-rated lodges
Comfortable transfers
Combination of culture, wildlife & mountains
Safe, reliable, flexible itineraries
Extension Options
3 days Hwange
2–3 days Victoria Falls
2 days Kariba
3 days Gonarezhou
Camping Option
Camping can be arranged in Matobo, Mutirikwi, or Nyanga on request.
Accommodated Option
Current itinerary already fully accommodated in lodges/hotels.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation (lodges + hotel)
- Meals as listed
- All game drives
- Rhino tracking fees
- Guided Great Zimbabwe tour
- Mutirikwi Game Reserve entry fees
- Vumba Botanical Garden entry
- Mutarazi Falls visit fees
- Professional driver-guide
- Transport in comfortable safari vehicle
- Drinking water
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Items of personal nature
- Tips
Tour Plan
Day 1 – Bulawayo Airport → Matobo Hills Lodge
Arrive at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport in Bulawayo. Meet your guide and drive to Matopo Hills Lodge or similar.
Accommodation: Matobo Hills Lodge
Meals: Dinner
Highlights: Scenic granite landscapes, lodge check-in.
Day 2 – Full-Day Game Drive + Rhino Tracking + Rhodes Grave + Bushman Paintings
Spend a full day inside Matobo National Park. Experience close-up rhino tracking on foot, visit the Old Bulawayo region, the historic Rhodes Grave (View of the World), and ancient San Bushman rock art sites.
Accommodation: Matobo Hills Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Rhino tracking, history, culture & rock art.
Day 3 – Matobo → Masvingo (Ancient City Lodge)
After breakfast, depart for Masvingo. Arrive and check in at Ancient City Lodge overlooking the Great Zimbabwe ruins.
Accommodation: Ancient City Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Highlights: Scenic drive, lodge with stone-style architecture.
Day 4 – Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour + Mutirikwi Game Reserve Game Drive
Morning guided tour of Great Zimbabwe Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Afternoon Game Drive in Lake Mutirikwi Game Reserve with a good chance to see white rhinos.
Accommodation: Ancient City Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Stone ruins, culture, wildlife.
Day 5 – Masvingo → Vumba Mountains + Botanical Gardens
Drive east to the lush Vumba Mountains. Visit Vumba Botanical Gardens, enjoy cool misty forests, scenic valleys, and cultural highlights.
Accommodation: White Horse Inn or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Highlights: Tea plantations, botanical gardens, mountain views.
Day 6 – Vumba → Nyanga Mountains (Rhodes Nyanga Hotel)
A beautiful drive to Nyanga Highlands. Check-in at Rhodes Nyanga Hotel or similar.
Accommodation: Rhodes Nyanga Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Highlights: Highlands landscapes, trout streams, rolling hills.
Day 7 – Nyanga Highlands: World’s View + Mutarazi Falls
Visit the famous World’s View viewpoint, offering panoramic scenery. Continue to Mutarazi Falls, Zimbabwe’s highest waterfall—an incredible natural wonder.
Accommodation: Rhodes Nyanga Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Nature, mountains, waterfalls, photography.
Day 8 – Nyanga → Harare (Airport Drop-Off)
After breakfast, drive to Harare and transfer to RGM Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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