Birding Tours . ZIMBABWE

Matopos National Park

UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Matopos National Park lies 30kms south of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city. In 2003 the national park and its surrounding areas were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Accommodation

Spend your evenings dining and relaxing in our central Farmhouse, and then to bed in your own private thatched lodge.

Balancing rocks
Matopos National Park
Zimbabwe

Important details

Tours run from 1st May to 31 December. Maximum 6, minimum 3 guests. Collection Bulawayo International Airport; Churchill Arms Hotel

Exciting raptors

Of the 17 eagles / snake eagles occurring in Zimbabwe, 15 can be seen in the Matopos. The Lanner and Peregrine falcons are regularly seen and the very rare Taita falcon has been recorded. Other raptors include Greater, Rock, Lesser and Dickinson's kestrels. Amur, Red-footed and Sooty falcons. African and Eurasian hobbys. Black, Little and Ovambo sparrowhawks. African, Gabar and Dark Chanting goshawks. Bateleur, Shikra, Harriers, Augur Buzzards, Steppe Buzzards, Vultures, Secretary birds, African Harrier-hawks, Lizard Buzzards and Western Ospreys.

Other birds and wildlife

Along with the diverse raptor population, Matopos is also home to Boulder chats, Orange-winged pytilia, Broad-tailed paradise whydah and many others.

In addition there is great game to be seen, including the endangered Black and White Rhinoceros. Although the Black Rhinos are extremely shy and seldom seen.

Archaeologically Interesting

These hills have a long history of human occupation and are one of the most extensively archaeologically researched areas in Zimbabwe. There are many rock art sites and remarkable paintings.

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