Ruta desde Bulawayo: Parque Nacional Matobo y sus rocas
This 39.7 km route near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe connects the Zimbabwe border crossing approach with two key sections of Matobo National Park: the scenic Circular Drive featuring historical viewpoints and rock formations, and the main Matobo National Park area known for wildlife and ancient Bushmen rock paintings.
- Modo
- Lugares
- Inicio
- Acceso al paso fronterizo de Zimbabue
- Fin
- Parque Nacional Matobo
- Paradas
- 3
- Autor
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- Actualizado
Paradas de la ruta
- Acceso al paso fronterizo de Zimbabue — Punto de control de entrada donde los viajeros navegan por los trámites de inmigración y aduanas para entrar en Zimbabue desde países vecinos.
- Sección de Circular Drive del parque Matobo — Ruta panorámica en bucle a través de formaciones de bloques graníticos y hábitats de fauna, que ofrece vistas accesibles de formaciones rocosas y fauna autóctona.
- Parque Nacional Matobo — Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO con paisajes rocosos espectaculares, formaciones rocosas y zonas de safari de fauna salvaje
Útil para el viaje
- Transporte
- Zimbabwe border crossing is time-consuming. Allow 3.5+ hours for entry procedures including multiple forms, registration numbers, vehicle inventory, taxes, and visas.
- Transporte
- Exiting Zimbabwe also requires extensive documentation checks. Allow 1+ hour for exit procedures including visa stamps and vehicle checks.
- Cuándo ir
- Arrive at Zimbabwe border during daylight hours. The video shows crossing at 4 PM meant camping at hotel due to darkness; darkness fell by 7:30 PM.
- Alojamiento
- Few campsites in Zimbabwe; expect to stay in hotels instead of camping during your visit.
- Comida
- KFC is well-represented in Zimbabwe towns for dining options after long drives.
- Consejo
- Matobo National Park is divided into two sections: the Circular Drive (where you can leave your car and see rock formations/historical sites) and the Game Park (strictly stay in vehicle due to wildlife).
- Consejo
- Visit Noui Cave in Matobo National Park to see 2,000-10,000 year old Bushmen rock paintings. This is the only cave accessible without hiking or climbing—just a muddy road drive.
- Transporte
- Toll roads in Zimbabwe exist but improve road conditions significantly. Budget for toll booth payments for smoother road surfaces.
- Cuándo ir
- Plan for 2-hour drive from Bulawayo to Gwai town. Budget 6 hours driving from Gwai to South Africa border.
- Evitar
- In Matobo Game Park (Wolfy Wilderness area), never leave your vehicle as it is the favorite hunting grounds of leopards and contains dangerous wildlife.
Vídeo de esta ruta
ROAD TRIP ZIMBABUE: Guía de viaje de 4x4 Camper para Historia, Cultura y SAFARI