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Offering mountain views, Big Cave Camp in Matopos has accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There's a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible nearby and Big Cave Camp can arrange a bicycle rental service. Matopos Game Park Curios is 5.5 miles from the accommodation, while Lake Matopos Recreational Park is 12 miles from the property. Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is 40 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
2 twin beds
and
2 king beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Matopos

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jesse
    United States United States
    We were pleasantly surprised as the total experience was even more supportive and rewarding than was expected. The blaze of stars at night, the views at sunrise and sunset, and the ever-present call of the giant balancing rocks set a beautiful,...
  • A
    Allan
    Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
    Clean and perfect place for nature lovers. Staff was great too.
  • Granttge
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic friendly and knowledgeable staff. The site has a wow factor built sympathetically into the granite rock environment. Food was excellent and I particularly enjoyed the atmosphere of all guests and staff dining together round one large...
  • Christian
    Germany Germany
    It's about Location, location, location! And the great staff. Embedded in one of the enigmatic rock heaps of Matobo this place is a one of a kind experience. The breakfast room has integrated one of the giant bolders as main wall. And every single...
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Big Cave Camp is amazing. It is totally authentic - the whole place is just beautiful and comfortable but not pretentious and the way the lodges sit on the rock has made the most of its spectacular setting. The wifi was only available in the main...
  • Irina
    Australia Australia
    Stunning location and beautiful architecture with excellent personalised service and attention to detail, whimsical sundowners and amazing animal spotting, cave rock art in an ancient and untouched landscape. Marshall and his team, Shepherd,...
  • Robin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything, it was just perfect. It’s a heavenly little hideout in the fantastic landscapes of the Matopo area.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breathtaking views, wildlife everywhere, great staff
  • Jean-claude
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The serenity of the natural environment and the way the lodge blended with its surroundings. The staff were so welcoming.
  • Gerrit
    Australia Australia
    We had a great time. Lovely walks on the property. The food was excellent

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Leopards Lair
    • Cuisine
      African • American • British • Local • International • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Big Cave Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Big Cave Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 21:30 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Big Cave Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Big Cave Camp

  • Guests staying at Big Cave Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Big Cave Camp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinners
    • Game drives
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Yes, Big Cave Camp is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Big Cave Camp is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Big Cave Camp is 6.8 miles from the center of Matopos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Big Cave Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Big Cave Camp has 1 restaurant:

    • The Leopards Lair
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Big Cave Camp include:

    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double