There are hundreds of caves, many of which were home to early man, and rock painting bear testimony to the value of wildlife to the artists. These are signposted and directions and maps are available. Despite their antiquity, many of the depictions are well-preserved and very clear. Matobo National Park contains some of the more rare species of wildlife, including the sable antelope and both black and white rhino. It is renowned for having the highest concentration of leopards and black eagle in an area of its size in the world.
Bird life is prolific and the area is a botanists delight.
There is a fenced area where most of the country's big game can be viewed in a short space of time against a dramatic setting.