| Essential
Refreshment for the Soul |
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| So enamoured
with the spectacular landscape of Matobo
Hills in Zimbabwe’s south was
Cecil John Rhodes, the intrepid 19th
century imperialist that he instructed
that this riot of rock be his last
resting place. This place - of utter
peace, astounding scenery, like giant
rock popcorn as far as the eye can
see - is the haunt of the rare Black
Eagle, and on countless rock faces
a gallery of exquisite ancient cave
art – exhibiting the secrets
of the San custodians of all that flourished
here millennia ago. |
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| Here too
is found Matobo Hills Lodge – a
splendid sanctuary placed thoughtfully
upon and incorporating the giant boulders
in its design, in salute to Nature’s
sculpture masterpiece. A short 55 kilometres
from Bulawayo, this luxurious thatched
hideaway on the edge of Matobo National
Park offers the few privileged enough
to sample it a World Heritage Site
experience blended with safari activities. |
