Tourism - MRDC

Game Viewing

Some game can be seen throughout the park, with regular sightings of white rhino, sable antelope and impala. However, the best viewing is to be had in the 105 km2 Game Park, in the west of the national park. The game park, also known as Whovi or Hove Wild Area was established with animals translocated from the border areas of Hwange National Park. It has been restocked with white and black rhinos. Other animals to be seen include sable antelope, giraffe, zebra, impala, wildebeest and ostrich. On rare occasion in the late afternoon to early evening visitors, can be lucky enough to spot leopard, with many nights being disturbed by the ruckus of baboons screaming due to leopard attacks. There are two game viewing hides.

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Hiking

With beautiful scenery, pleasant climate and safe environment, Matobo offers excellent hiking country. Shorter hikes and walks include: Lakeside walk, Maleme Dam, from Fish Eagle lodge
Mount Pomongwe, near Maleme Camp
Maleme Camp to Pomongwe Cave rock paintings

Longer hikes include:
Climbing mount Shumbashawa, near Gordon Park
Climbing Nyahwe mountain
Hike from Toghwana Dam to Inanke Cave and rock paintings.
Accompanied hikes, with an armed game scout are available from Maleme Rest Camp

Running

The 33 miler road race is run annually in the parks

Trail riding/Horse riding

Supervised horse trails are arranged by the Parks and Wildlife staff. There are two routes:
From Maleme Camp and visiting scenic locations in the Maleme valley and environs.
From Whitewater Office into the game park for game viewing.

Fishing

The many dams in the park allow for pleasant fishing, notably for Tilapia and bass, without the risk of crocodiles. Bass were stocked into seven of the parks dams from the research station at Maleme Dam. The park entry fee includes a fishing license.

Boating

Boating is possible on the larger dams, such as Maleme, Mtshelele, Toghwana and Lake Matopos. Privately owned boats are permitted subject to approval of the parks' officials.