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Matobo National Park

View ancient rock art in Matobo Hills

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In the remote and (almost) unexplored Matobo Hills, you'll find one of the largest collections of rock art in the world. The Matobo area of Zimbabwe is one of the most significant archeological sites in Africa and evidence shows human occupation of this area going back over 100 000 years. Led by an expert guide well-versed in the history of the Khoisan people and their lives here, explore a number of cave galleries. One of the most famous sites is Nswatugi Cave, where a painting named 'Hidden Lady' can only be seen when a shadow moves overhead. And for an added dose of adventure, hike through a few kilometres of verdant forest before reaching the colossal Bambata Cave, which houses rock art dating back hundreds of years. It’s perhaps one of the main meeting points between the ancient San hunter-gatherers of Africa, and the nomadic agriculturalists that came into Southern Africa from the north. A trip to find the famous ‘ringing’ rocks of Matoba is a must! Stop for drinks or a picnic with a view before returning to camp.

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