Matobo Hills Lodge

One of the Top 10 most beautiful places in the world. Our tour guide, Valentine, was incredibly knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. I hope to connect with him again. We have some incredible photos to share. I highly recommend him. We saw Rhino, Kudu, Baboons, A Black Mamba, Small Spotted Gennet, Bush Bock, Guinea Foul, and much more. He took us to see over 10,000 year old bushman carvings, he and taught us about plant life that is unique to that region of the world. Oh yes, don't forget to enjoy the majestic sunrise!

I could write a book! I had a trip there with my colleagues over the past weekend. The rooms were perfectly neat, the environment serene and the air flawlessly clean, well that's natural but it is the people that put the icing on the cake. The reservation process from initial enquiry to the final booking was superb, standardized & so seamless that I didn't notice Sukoluhle & Nobuhle were two different people responding to us, their service was perfectly in synch, patient & informative, over & beyond. The warm welcome with some ready ice tea for all of us by McLan & the mouth watering Breakfasts and Dinners by Chef Charlotte made a memorable experience already. The Chef made super perfect dishes, Else & Percy the waiters could not be outshined, they equally delivered, were very conscious and concerned, and made sure we were comfortable. However what surprised me was how the Chef made sure to personally check on us and request for feedback on each and every meal. Our tour guide, Dube, Dubs as we renamed him was so interesting, respectful yet convincing that he made us climb four or five hills without noticing. He cunningly stretched us on from one wonderful cave to the next, and it was worth it. My apologies to the driver Mr Mbangeni we would forget his name again and again and call him Gatsheni, yet he smiled and laughed with us, making sure we were all safe & warm. Not much interaction with the barman Gift, but like the rest of the team he was calm, concerned and respectful. I wish the wifi could reach the rooms and by the way I am afraid of geckos! Oh and I almost forgot! A whole operations manager, Ms Mlongoni, came to greet us and check if we were enjoying our trip. Head bowed. I will definitely call again.

Very friendly staff and excellent food! Dinner and breakfast were on point, and the best meals we have had so far on this 10 day trip! We were here for just one night on our travels, I wish we could have stayed longer to do more exploring. Very clean, no AC so summer night did get a little warm but the views are unbeatable!

I stayed at this lodge several times in the 1990s and took many friends and family there, it was always my favourite in whole of Zim, we all thought it was wonderful. I have just revisited this most perfectly situated lodge with simple but beautiful accomodation and facilities. The staff were welcoming and friendly. But, oh dear, what has happened to the maintenance and restauration ? Much more needs to be done, especially to bathroom tiling and fittings and some bedroom furnishings, and the pool looked very uninviting. As for the meals, stodgy, too much on the plate, lacking in imaginative preparation and presentation. Such a pity ! I still loved it, but it can’t compete with it’s neighbours in Matopos like that.

Matobo Hills Lodge is set in a stunning landscape and has been built to take advantage of the scenery no matter where you are. Nothing is too hard for the staff who are all so welcoming and attentive to your every need. Sitting in the beautiful bar area and watching the sunset over the rocks was a wonderful way to end a day. The food was delicious with a rolling menu that had plenty of variety. The chalet accommodation was comfortable and spacious. Very fresh and clean with good facilities. The stone chalets were well spaced for privacy and serenity. The lodge activities were also a highlight, especially the rhino trekking. Dylan made for an exceptional experience with his knowledge of the area, it's history and enthusiasm for nature. 2 nights was not long enough so I will definitely come back

This room was so clean ,place is serene, the food was amazing and staff are a happy smiling bunch of people.I enjoyed going out with the guide to show me the area , jovial young man. Just when eating ,you feel a bit uncomfortable because the waiters are too close and sort of watching you . But overall I enjoyed the stay and matopos is a gem that's hidden , place full of history and awesomeness of God's creation . I would recommend matobo hills lodge for a beautiful and peaceful stay