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Gorgeous lounge area built into the natural caves of Matopos
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Silosizwane Cave
Credit: Heiko
The incredible rock art paintings found at Silosizwane Cave dating back 10 thousand years.
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Rhino Tracking
A 'bucket list' activity and opportunity to get up close and personal with these rare and endangered animals.
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Cecil Johns Rhodes Grave
Credit: Oevans
Final resting place of Cecil John Rhodes, pioneer and founder of Rhodesia.
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Room 10 Private Swing Bridge
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Suite 10 - Cecil John Rhodes Suite
Credit: Olwen Evans
The Cecil John Rhodes Suite is the most secluded lodge, elevated to the back of the main area and behind Suite 8. There are 36 steps up to the room so would be most suitable for those guests that don’t mind a little uneven terrain. The suite consists of an ensuite bathroom with toilet, his & hers showers, outside bath, rock basin, tea & coffee stations, a lounge area, fan, mosquito net, mosquito coils, open wardrobe, king-size bed, hairdryers & electric blankets. This suite boasts a swing bridge leading out to a private viewing sala overlooking the waterhole.
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Infinity Rock Pool
The beautiful infinity pool, carved into the granite rock offers you the opportunity to relax & refresh in its cool waters or on the comfortable sunbeds, with breathtaking views over the Matobo Hills and the waterhole below. Situated next to the sunset lounge, which holds the safari spa where guests can pamper themselves with a range of treatments from full body massages to facials, pedicures & manicures.
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Experiencing the cultural aspect of Matopos
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Infinity Rock Pool
The beautiful infinity pool, carved into the granite rock offers you the opportunity to relax & refresh in its cool waters or on the comfortable sunbeds, with breathtaking views over the Matobo Hills and the waterhole below. Situated next to the sunset lounge, which holds the safari spa where guests can pamper themselves with a range of treatments from full body massages to facials, pedicures & manicures.
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Room 10: Cecil Rhodes Suite
The Cecil John Rhodes Suite is the most secluded lodge, elevated to the back of the main area and behind Suite 8. There are 36 steps up to the room so would be most suitable for those guests that don’t mind a little uneven terrain. The suite consists of an ensuite bathroom with toilet, his & hers showers, outside bath, rock basin, tea & coffee stations, a lounge area, fan, mosquito net, mosquito coils, open wardrobe, king-size bed, hairdryers & electric blankets. This suite boasts a swing bridge leading out to a private viewing sala overlooking the waterhole.
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Room 8 - San Suite
This room is hiding its own little secret, its own private "Bush Man Painting" - spot it if you can!
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Room 9 - Lobengula Honeymoon Suite
Suite 9 – The Lobengula Suite is elevated amongst the granite boulders & situated behind the main area and library. There are 90 steps up to Suite 9 so would be most suitable for those guests that don’t mind a little uneven terrain. The suite consists of an ensuite bathroom with toilet, shower, outside shower, his & hers rock basins, tea & coffee stations, a lounge area, fan, mosquito net, mosquito coils, open wardrobe, private outside deck, king-size bed (suitable for extra tall guests), hairdryers & electric blankets.
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Family Room
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Family Room
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The Homestead: Lounge Area
Two thousand years ago, the Bushmen called Matopos their home. Now you can too. For 26 years, the Stead Family have shared their beautiful family home in quiet harmony with furry and feathered residents of matopos. The only noise pollution being that of their children's laughter bouncing off the rocks. The Steads would now like to share their idyllic lifestyle with you and your family. Unfenced and untamed - this is your private wilderness of granite. A wonderful opportunity to disconnect from reality and reconnect with family and nature.
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The Homestead: Dining Area
Two thousand years ago, the Bushmen called Matopos their home. Now you can too. For 26 years, the Stead Family have shared their beautiful family home in quiet harmony with furry and feathered residents of matopos. The only noise pollution being that of their children's laughter bouncing off the rocks. The Steads would now like to share their idyllic lifestyle with you and your family. Unfenced and untamed - this is your private wilderness of granite. A wonderful opportunity to disconnect from reality and reconnect with family and nature.
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Bar & Upstairs Lounge
Built into an elevated granite cave, the bar and lounge area provides the perfect setting for pre-dinner refreshments and snacks.
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Main Area: Library
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Main Area: Breakfast
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Mother & Child Rock Formation
Matopos is know for its beautiful granite rock formations which have formed over 2 billion years
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Rhino Tracking
Matopos is home to a protected population of both white and black rhino. Guests have the opportunity to track this endangered species on foot.
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San People Cave Paintings
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San People Cave Paintings
