Known as the Matobo National Park, the Matopos National Park , is a worthwhile destination for a day trip from the surrounding Zimbabwe hotels , and is the oldest park in Zimbabwe. The area has a long and interesting history, varied species to view and several sights of historic importance. The Matopos Hills found within Matopos National Park , are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed over 2 million years ago, the Motopos Hills encompass some 3100 square kilometres of Southern Zimbabwe, close to Bulawayo , and were first inhabited by the San about 2000 years ago. Reminders of their presence such as rock paintings, clay ovens and cave dwellings have been discovered here and faithfully preserved for visitors to marvel at today. The grave of Cecil John Rhodes is also located high up amongst the rocks of the Matopos Hills, at a spot which he had chosen while out riding with friends, and proclaimed, ’the chaotic grandeur of it all….it brings home to me how very small we al...