The Hills
The Bald Heads
The Matobo Hills are a landscape of granite domes and balancing boulders shaped over two billion years.
Home to thousands of rock paintings, it remains a deeply spiritual place for the people of the region.
Explore moreKey facts
- Location
- South of Bulawayo
- Age
- 2+ billion years
- Area
- 3,100 km²
- Meaning
- “Bald heads”
- UNESCO
- World Heritage Site (2003)
- Best time to visit
- April – October
Location
South of Bulawayo
Age
2+ billion years
Area
3,100 km²
Meaning
“Bald heads”
UNESCO
World Heritage Site (2003)
Best time to visit
April – October





