{"organization":{"name":"Matobo Hills Lodge","slug":"matobo-hills-lodge-24ceeadb","canonicalUrl":"https://chucho.ai/discover/en/organizations/matobo-hills-lodge-24ceeadb"},"location":{"countryCode":"ZW","places":[{"key":"zw","urlPath":"zw","kind":"country","countryCode":"ZW","parentKey":null,"label":"Zimbabwe","labelEs":"Zimbabue","fullLabel":"Zimbabwe","fullLabelEs":"Zimbabue","center":null}],"revision":1},"logoUrl":null,"offerings":[],"id":"portfolio-4940b5622da2535cc406443a398c575f60616feeff359e27","slug":"matobo-hills-lodge","name":"Matobo Hills Lodge","city":"Matobo National Park","region":"Matabeleland South","country":"Zimbabwe","facts":{"accommodationType":"boutique_hotel","description":{"en":"The lodge has 17 stone-and-thatch chalets, each with a private veranda overlooking the granite horizon, an en-suite bathroom, complimentary Wi-Fi, a tea and coffee station and daily housekeeping. Guests can access the lodge's rock pool. Packages include the chalet, breakfast, Wi-Fi and pool access; dinner, full board, guided activities and park fees depend on the package. Dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergies can be arranged when booking.","es":"El lodge cuenta con 17 chalés de piedra y techo de paja, cada uno con una terraza privada con vistas al horizonte de granito, baño privado, Wi-Fi gratuito, estación de té y café y servicio diario de limpieza. Los huéspedes pueden acceder a la piscina natural de roca del lodge. Los paquetes incluyen el chalé, el desayuno, Wi-Fi y acceso a la piscina; la cena, la pensión completa, las actividades guiadas y las tarifas del parque dependen del paquete. Al hacer la reserva, se pueden atender requisitos alimentarios, incluidos los vegetarianos, veganos y sin gluten, así como las alergias."},"positioning":{"en":"Matobo Hills Lodge is inside Matobo National Park, on a private concession within the park. The lodge is about 50 km south of Bulawayo, roughly 55 minutes by road; J. M. Nkomo International Airport is around 90 minutes away. Transfers are available on request.","es":"Matobo Hills Lodge está dentro del Parque Nacional de Matobo, en una concesión privada dentro del parque. El lodge se encuentra a unos 50 km al sur de Bulawayo, aproximadamente a 55 minutos por carretera; el Aeropuerto Internacional J. M. Nkomo está a unos 90 minutos. Se ofrecen traslados previa solicitud."},"constraint":{"en":"The lodge is inside Matobo National Park, about 50 km south of Bulawayo (roughly 55 minutes by road). J. M. Nkomo International Airport is around 90 minutes away; transfers can be arranged on request. Rhino walks enter the Intensive Protection Zone with an armed National Parks ranger and lodge guides. Ask about children's ages for rhino walks.","es":"El lodge está dentro del Parque Nacional de Matobo, a unos 50 km al sur de Bulawayo (aproximadamente a 55 minutos por carretera). El Aeropuerto Internacional J. M. Nkomo está a unos 90 minutos; se pueden organizar traslados previa solicitud. Las caminatas para observar rinocerontes ingresan en la Zona de Protección Intensiva acompañadas por un guardaparques armado de Parques Nacionales y guías del lodge. Consulte las edades de los niños permitidas para las caminatas."},"rooms":[],"amenities":[{"key":"wifi","present":true,"detail":{"en":"Complimentary Wi-Fi is listed with the chalets; Wi-Fi is available in the main lodge area.","es":"Se indica que los chalés cuentan con Wi-Fi gratuito; hay Wi-Fi disponible en la zona principal del lodge."}}],"pool":{"present":true,"privacy":"shared","detail":{"en":"The lodge has a rock pool; package rates include pool access.","es":"El lodge cuenta con una piscina natural de roca; las tarifas de los paquetes incluyen el acceso a la piscina."}},"photos":[{"id":"93f8b9da-37b2-4325-9d69-177da0b8620b","caption":{"en":"Aerial view of Matobo Hills Lodge and its pool among granite kopjes","es":"Vista aérea de Matobo Hills Lodge y su piscina entre colinas de granito"},"publicListing":true},{"id":"d0dd64b8-cfb3-4d5e-8f61-12a2ec273641","caption":{"en":"Stone-and-thatch chalet exterior","es":"Exterior de un chalé de piedra con techo de paja"},"publicListing":true},{"id":"ff037de2-7de4-4fdd-a5f9-bbdc12f3d71e","caption":{"en":"A table set on the granite at dusk","es":"Una mesa puesta sobre el granito al anochecer"},"publicListing":true},{"id":"dac8ba8a-02e9-4007-8c8b-d4b27981bbc6","caption":{"en":"Chalet interior looking out onto granite boulders","es":"Interior de un chalé con vistas a grandes rocas de granito"},"publicListing":true},{"id":"6854c8a6-023e-4dea-a2e2-fa074da067dc","caption":{"en":"Thatched dining deck and rock pool in evening light","es":"Terraza de comedor con techo de paja y piscina entre rocas a la luz del atardecer"},"publicListing":true},{"id":"c745713e-a8ef-437e-ae69-e403efc40426","caption":{"en":"The lodge's rock pool among granite boulders","es":"La piscina del lodge entre grandes rocas de granito"},"publicListing":true},{"id":"e37a6168-dd9f-4b15-b3bd-59422b332059","caption":{"en":"The lodge deck overlooking the hills","es":"La terraza del lodge con vistas a las colinas"},"publicListing":true},{"id":"5821dfa2-7289-409f-b6cc-94544f4cc27d","caption":{"en":"Granite kopjes rising from morning mist","es":"Colinas de granito que emergen de la niebla matinal"},"publicListing":true},{"id":"fa1e881d-52ee-4887-861c-1a8c81b32b64","caption":{"en":"The lodge bar at night","es":"El bar del lodge por la noche"},"publicListing":true}],"faq":[{"id":"eca4769f-cfb6-4c04-8eb6-e79b708b5a6c","question":{"en":"What is included in the rates?","es":"¿Qué incluyen las tarifas?"},"answer":{"en":"Every package includes the chalet, breakfast, Wi-Fi and pool access. 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La señal de telefonía móvil es intermitente en las colinas."}},{"id":"a0202f16-77b9-4884-878a-3b4aca1bd2a5","question":{"en":"Can you cater for dietary requirements?","es":"¿Pueden atender requisitos alimentarios?"},"answer":{"en":"Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-related requirements can be accommodated when you book.","es":"Al hacer la reserva, se pueden atender requisitos vegetarianos, veganos y sin gluten, así como los relacionados con alergias."}},{"id":"3714e5b5-99e7-47dd-800c-4c12029cf65a","question":{"en":"Can children join the rhino walk?","es":"¿Pueden los niños participar en la caminata para observar rinocerontes?"},"answer":{"en":"Younger children are welcome at the lodge and on most activities. For the rhino walk, ask about ages when enquiring.","es":"Los niños pequeños son bienvenidos en el lodge y en la mayoría de las actividades. Para la caminata para observar rinocerontes, consulte las edades al hacer la consulta."}},{"id":"2343349e-6080-4bd6-b99d-186ec92e3111","question":{"en":"Is rhino tracking on foot safe?","es":"¿Es seguro rastrear rinocerontes a pie?"},"answer":{"en":"Walks enter the Intensive Protection Zone accompanied by an armed National Parks ranger and the lodge's guides.","es":"Las caminatas ingresan en la Zona de Protección Intensiva acompañadas por un guardaparques armado de Parques Nacionales y guías del lodge."}},{"id":"6714efb9-bf8d-4d38-a770-dc33100e6f0a","question":{"en":"Is Matobo a malaria area?","es":"¿Matobo es una zona con malaria?"},"answer":{"en":"Matobo is described as a low-risk area; consult your doctor before travelling.","es":"Matobo se describe como una zona de bajo riesgo; consulte a su médico antes de viajar."}},{"id":"30ec0214-7f42-4c5f-be27-70cd97c04d86","question":{"en":"What should I pack?","es":"¿Qué debería llevar?"},"answer":{"en":"Bring sturdy walking shoes, layers 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