Honeymoon Suites - 'Ntwane' and 'Kozi' (2 rooms)
Standard Double / Twin Lodges (7 rooms)
Family Lodge - Ingwe (1 room)
RATING:
LANGUAGES:
English
TYPE:
Accommodation
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
10
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Adventure
Birding
Flora
Hiking
History & Culture
Indigenous Culture / Art
Leisure
Nature
Star Gazing
Wildlife
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
24-hour Security
Activity Desk
Bar
Battery Charging Facilities
Communal Dining
Eco Friendly
Internet Access (Paid)
Laundry Service (Available)
Library
Malaria Free
Meal on Request
Pool
Private Vehicle Available
Restaurant
Secure Parking
ROOM FACILITIES:
Balcony / Deck
Electrical Outlets
En-Suite
Fan
Hair Dryer
Laundry Facilities
Mosquito Nets
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
Airport Shuttle (Available)
Credit Card
Room Service
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Bird Watching
Cycling
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Natural History Tours
Night Drives
Rhino Tracking
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
Walks (Self Guided)
Wildlife Tours
ACTIVITIES OFF SITE:
Adrenaline Activities
Battlefield Tours
Bird Watching
Cultural Tours
Cycling
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
General Sightseeing
Hiking
Historical Tours
Horse-back Safaris
Mountain Biking
Museums
Natural History Tours
Rhino Tracking
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
Walks (Self Guided)
Wildlife Tours
FRIENDLY:
Business
Children
Honeymoon
Leisure
Romance
Vegetarian
GUIDANCE:
BAR Pricing
Elderly Friendly
Game Drive (Max 10 pax)
Honeymoon Suite Available
Limited Electricity
Private Game Drive Vehicle Available
Private Restaurant Dining
Seasonal Activities
Sole Use Available
Includes: meals, local drinks and scheduled game activities
Excludes: premium drinks, park fees, conservation & community levy
Activities: day & night game drives, walking, bird watching and cultural excursions
Big Cave Camp reposes atop an enormous granite whaleback commanding inspirational views across the famous Matobo National Park. Sophisticated African architecture incorporates colossal boulders into a luxuriously appointed thatched lodge positioned amidst ancient Khoisan rock art.
The seven thatched A-frame cottages, each with en-suite bathroom and private balcony, resonate African creative flair. Included is a honeymoon suite as well as family rooms for those with small children. Retire at a day's end to the natural rock-pool and sundeck, the Leopard`s Lair lounge and bar, a cave-style boma for pre-dinner drinks or the popular lodge library.
History, culture, flora and fauna abound in the Matobo Hills. Guests choose from a wide variety of activities, accompanied by a qualified guide: bird watching, the Matobo is home to the rare Black Eagle and elusive Cape Eagle Owl, cultural excursions, this area boasts the highest concentrations of rock art anywhere in the world, game viewing & Rhino tracking. Game viewing is done both on the private property as well as into the Whovi Game Park where drives into the Whovi Park with a professional guide to view not only rhino, but also leopard, and a selection of plains game can be arranged. Night drives on the Big Cave wilderness area can be enjoyed to view the nocturnal creatures of the Matobo Hills.
Airport Transfer Time: 45 minutes from Bulawayo Airport
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Main view of the lodge
View of the lodge and Big Cave property, with the National Park in the background.
Photographer credit: Dave Waddy
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Honeymoon Suite - 'Kozi'
View overlooking Matopos National Park from Big Cave Ridge
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Kozi - Honeymoon Suite
Ntwane our honeymoon suite has a magnificent view across the Matobo National Park
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Nwangu - Standard Double / Twin Room
View from Bedroom
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Property
Walkway to/from lodge to rooms
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Rock Pool
Swimming Pool and Lapa with a refreshing drink "on the rocks" atop a granite rock
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Fire Boma Area
Sitting area after dinner fire boma under granite rock and fauna flora
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Leopards Lair lounge / dining area, " On the Rocks bar"
The Leopards Lair lounge / dining room area which includes a bar area
Photographer credit: Emily Van Rooyen
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Shepherd with white rhino
Our qualified guides take guests on foot to see the rare white rhino in the Matobo National Park
Photographer credit: Danny
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Rhodes Grave worlds view
Guests walk up to the top of Malindidzimu kopje to see the various graves, including where Rhodes is buried.
Photographer credit: Dave Waddy
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White rhino in Matobo National Park
Matobo Hills has one of the highest concentrations of white rhino in Zimbabwe
Photographer credit: Danny
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Big Cafe chefs at work!
We have three qualified chefs at Big Cave who produce some delicious food on a daily basis.
Photographer credit: Danny
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Inanke famous rock art gallery
Matobo Hills has one of the highest concentration of rock art anywhere in the world. The San rock art dates back several thousand years, and is in proliferation across the hills, and on the Big Cave property.
Photographer credit: Dave Waddy
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View across the Matobo National Park
Matobo Hills has some of the most incredible scenery
Photographer credit: Rob Kamhoot
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Dawn from the Covered Wagon kopje
The early hours of the day make for some of the best photography.
Photographer credit: Dave Waddy
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Activity Game Drive
Maleme Dam in Matopos National Park
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Nswatugi Cave
Ancient Rock art Gallery in Matopos National Park
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Lightning Rock
Sunsets & Sundowners from Lightning Rock
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Bhejane - Double / Twin Standard Room
View of Bhejane with private balcony
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Rhino Walking Activity
Trek on-foot for an up and close experience to an endangered species
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Property
Granite walkway to/from Lodge to Rooms
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Ntwane - Honeymoon Suite
Ntwane our honeymoon suite has a magnificent view across the Matobo National Park
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Double / Twin Standard Rooms
Secluded Privacy from every room
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Bathroom
Double fitted basins in Honeymoon suites and Family room
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Ntwane - Honeymoon Suite
View from room suite in secluded privacy
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Leopards Lair and Reception Area
Meeting point for Activities and Check-In
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Stary Walkway
Stargazing after dark on Big Cave Ridge walkway
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Rock Art Caves
Explore Ancient Khoisan Rock art cave paintings
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Concession Walks
Guided walks exploring Khoisan Rock art on Big Cave Camp property
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Big Cave Camp Lodge at Night
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White Rhino in Matopos National Park
Matobo Hills has one of the highest concentrations of white rhino in Zimbabwe
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Safari Game Drives
Offering sensational Safari Tours in and among Matobo Hills
Honeymoon suites:
'Kozi' and 'Ntwane', with King size bed, boast voluminous space that includes a lounge area. Both Honeymoon suites are 'A' framed granite under-thatch room that is nestled within the granite rocks on top of a Kopje (Hill) overlooking the Big Cave Camp Valley and the majestic Matopos National Park. 100% Egyptian cotton linen and pillow cases to add to your comfort. Overhead fan to cool in the summer and Aranda Faux minx blanket to keep you warm and snug p in the winter months. En-suite bathroom, flush toilet, shower and double basins with hot running water.
Doors open onto a private deck with spectacular views overlooking Matopos National Park.
These rooms are both situated the highest from the rest of the chalets on the 'Kopje'
Mbila, Bhalabhala, Bhejane, Skhova, Ndwangu & Igogo
The 30-40sqm stand alone Double/Twin chalets are 'A' framed granite under thatch rooms that are nestled within the granite rocks on top of a Kopje (Hill) overlooking the majestic Matopos National Park. 100% Egyptian cotton linen and pillow cases to add to your comfort. Overhead fan to cool in the summer and Aranda Faux minx blanket to keep you warm and snug in the winter months.
Double / Twin chalets have 2 standard length single beds pushed together. These beds can be converted to king size with mattress converters.
Bathrooms include en-suite flush toilet, shower and basin with hot water.
Double glass doors open onto a private deck.
Family Lodge 'Ingwe' accommodates 2 adults and 2 children
The 45qm stand alone x1 Family room is an 'A' framed granite under thatch room that are nestled within the granite rocks on top of a Kopje (Hill) overlooking the majestic Matopos National Park. 100% Egyptian cotton linen and pillow cases to add to your comfort. Overhead fan to cool in the summer and Aranda Faux minx blanket to keep you warm and snug in the winter months.
Double / Twin Family room have 2 standard length single beds pushed together. These beds can be converted to king size with mattress converters and 1 double bunk bed.
Bathrooms include en-suite flush toilet, shower and basin with hot water.
Double glass doors open onto a private deck.
Directions to Big Cave Camp
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- Head east out of the airport
- Turn right onto the Turk Mine road, back to Bulawayo
- Continue onto Robert Mugabe Way
- Slight left to stay on Robert Mugabe Way
- Continue onto Matopos / Kezi Rd
- Continue onto Matopos Rd and ignore all National Park turn offs
- Continue straight and the tarmac road will narrow twice.
- After the road narrows for the second time to a very narrow tarmac continue for 2 kms.
- At the 46 km peg on the Kezi road is the Big Cave turn off which is clearly sign posted
- Drive approximately 5 kilometers along the dirt road and park below Big Cave
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- Head south on Fort St toward Ninth Ave
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Ninth Ave
- Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
- Continue onto Matopos Rd, ignore all National Park turn offs
- Continue onto Matopos Rd, and the tarmac road will narrow twice
- Continue straight for a further 2 kms, and turn left onto the Big Cave dirt road.
- Continue for a further 5 km on the Big Cave dirt road to the car park below the lodge.
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- Head east
- Slight right toward Gemmel Dr/A3
- Turn right onto Gemmel Dr/A3
- Turn left onto New Bridge Rd
- Turn left onto A1
- Continue onto A7Entering Zimbabwe
- Continue straight to stay on A7
- Turn right onto the La Concorrde dirt road just before Figtree town
- If you go into Figtree you have gone too far. Turn around.
- The dirt road needs to be driven carefully, but you should manage in a normal saloon with reasonable clearance
- Turn right onto the Matobo / Kezi road
- Proceed to the 46 km peg after the tarmac road narrows.
- Turn left onto the Big Cave dirt road and drive 5 km to the Big cave car park.
Front Desk |
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| CONTACT | +263 9 244 990 |
Reservation/Bookings |
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| reservations@bigcavematopos.com | |
| TELEPHONE | +263 9 244 990 |
| SKYPE | live:accounts_21705 |
| WEBSITE | http://www.bigcavematopos.com/ |
| BOOKING | http://www.bigcavematopos.com/online-availability.html |
Marketing |
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| CONTACT | Channa Geldenhuys |
| channa@bigcavematopos.com | |
| TELEPHONE | +27 82 948 3533 |
General |
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| PHYSICAL ADDRESS | Kezi Road, Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe |
| FACEBOOK PAGE | https://www.facebook.com/graniteboulders/ |
