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Big Cave Camp

Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe

Lodge describes itself as: Luxuriously Appointed. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Lodge
Value · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate

Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.

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Half board (HB)

Breakfast, Dinner

11 rooms

Standard Double / Twin Lodges, Family Lodge - Ingwe, Honeymoon Suites - Ntwane and Kozi · Sleeps up to 24 guests

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By air

via Bulawayo Airport

Wi-Fi in public areas

Solar power

From about A$330

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Big Cave Camp

Big Cave Camp sits among granite boulders on a ridge overlooking Matobo National Park. Its thatched chalets have en-suite bathrooms and private decks, with double or twin rooms, a bunk-bed family room and two honeymoon suites. In the main lodge, the lounge and communal dining area are built around the rocks. A natural rock pool, library and firelit boma provide places to unwind. The setting suits travellers drawn to rhino country and birdlife, as well as couples wanting a room above the valley. Guests leave their vehicles at the parking area and travel up to the lodge by 4x4.

“The granite setting gives Big Cave Camp its character, from private chalet decks to the boulder-built lounge. It suits birders, couples and families looking for a base beside Matobo National Park.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

HoneymoonersFamiliesBirders

Known for

What you can expect to see

RhinoBirdlife

Granite landscapes, black and white rhino in nearby Whovi Game Park, and the birdlife of the Matobo Hills define a stay here.

Your stay

What's included

Board: Half board (HB)

Special offer: Green Season Special: dinner, bed and breakfast at USD 185 per person per night sharing from 1 November to 20 December 2026, with no single supplement. Conservancy levies are extra.

Included

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Walking safaris

Not included

  • Park fees
  • Visas

Conservancy levies are payable separately: in 2026, USD 35 per adult and USD 15 per child aged 6-17 per night; in 2027, USD 40 and USD 20 respectively. Park fees and visas are also extra where applicable. NightsBridge bookings also carry a cleaning fee.

Optional extras (at a cost)

Lunch and longer guided concession walks cost extra on the dinner-and-breakfast plan.

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Boma
  • Wi-Fi in public areas

In your room

  • En-suite bathroom
  • Private deck
  • Tea/coffee station

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 24 guests

  • Standard Double / Twin Lodges8 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Private deck, Tea/coffee station
  • Family Lodge - Ingwe1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Bunk bed · En-suite bathroom, Private deck, Tea/coffee station, Bunk bed
  • Honeymoon Suites - Ntwane and Kozi2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Private deck, Tea/coffee station, Lounge area

Activities

Things to do

Getting there

How you'll arrive

  1. Bulawayo Airport
  2. Transfer
  3. Big Cave Camp
How you arrive
By air · via Bulawayo Airport
Transfers
From Bulawayo, follow Kezi Road to the 46 km mark, then turn onto the approximately 2 km gravel access road. Park at the designated area for the lodge’s 4x4 transfer up the ridge.

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 14:00 until 19:00
Children
All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Single travellers
A single supplement applies
Accepted currencies
USD
Dietary needs
Special diets catered for
Power
Solar power

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Green season
  2. February: Green season
  3. March: Green season
  4. May: Dry season, best game viewing
  5. June: Dry season, best game viewing
  6. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  7. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. October: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. November: Green season
  11. December: Green season
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Green season
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Green season

Wildlife: Wet season, when birdlife is best observed and young animals may be seen.

Feb

Green season

Wildlife: Wet season, when birdlife is best observed and young animals may be seen.

Mar

Green season

Wildlife: Wet season, when birdlife is best observed and young animals may be seen.

May

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry-season weather with clearer skies; less dense vegetation improves game viewing.

Jun

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry-season weather with clearer skies; less dense vegetation improves game viewing.

Jul

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry-season weather with clearer skies; less dense vegetation improves game viewing.

Aug

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry-season weather with clearer skies; less dense vegetation improves game viewing.

Sep

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry-season weather with clearer skies; less dense vegetation improves game viewing.

Oct

Dry season, best game viewing

Wildlife: Dry-season weather with clearer skies; less dense vegetation improves game viewing.

Nov

Green season

Wildlife: Wet season, when birdlife is best observed and young animals may be seen.

Dec

Green season

Wildlife: Wet season, when birdlife is best observed and young animals may be seen.

How we judge each month
  • Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.