Matobo Hills and Matobos National Park, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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About one hour south of Bulawayo by road, are the stunning Matobo Hills. Regarded as one of Zimbabwe's major tourist attractions, these famous rocky outcrops extend across 2000 square kilometres of countryside. The massive granite boulders and gigantic rock formations are more than 3 000 million years old, creating an ancient, brooding landscape. A focal point is Rhodes Grave on the summit of the Hill of Benevolent Spirits. The entire area has great cultural and religious significance for the African people. The vegetation in the Matobos is quite different from the surrounding countryside and provides fascinating and varied habitats for wildlife. There are hundreds of caves, many of which were home to early man, and rock painting bear testimony to the value of wildlife to the artists. These are signposted and directions and maps are available. Despite their antiquity, many of the depictions are well-preserved and very clear. Matobo National Park contains some of the more rare species of wildlife, including the sable antelope and both black and white rhino. It is renowned for having the highest concentration of leopards and black eagle in an area of its size in the world. Bird life is prolific and the area is a botanists delight. There is a fenced area where most of the country's big game can be viewed in a short space of time against a dramatic setting. More info on: www.africantravel.com

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