Camp Amalinda

Overview

Camp Amalinda — also known as Amalinda Lodge — is a privately owned, family-run lodge of the Amalinda Collection, built into the granite boulders of the UNESCO Matobo Hills close to Matobo National Park, about 45 km (around 40 minutes) south of Bulawayo. Nine individually designed thatched rooms — three suites, three family rooms, two doubles and a twin — are set into the rock on different levels, each with an en-suite bathroom built into the granite face and a tea and coffee station. The lodge has an infinity rock pool, spa, library and lounge, and days are built around rhino tracking on foot, game drives, walks to the San rock paintings and a visit to World’s View. The separate Amalinda Homestead sleeps up to six with its own guide and chef.

Highlights

• Rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle, with armed National Parks scouts
• Walks to San Bushman rock paintings
• Rhodes' grave at World's View (Malindidzimu)
• Mountain-bike ride through Ndebele villages
• Game drives and guided hikes on the granite kopjes

Amenities & Facilities

Good to Know

• About 45 km (around 40 minutes) south of Bulawayo; tarred road to the turn-off, last km on dirt, no 4x4 needed
• Transfers from Bulawayo airport or town can be arranged
• Part of every booking supports the Mother Africa Trust (rhino protection and community projects)

Ideal For

Couples, families, and rhino and rock-art enthusiasts

Good to Pair With

• Hwange National Park
• Victoria Falls