Rates at Gwango Tamarillo Estate
Gwango Tamarillo Estate is open year-round. Tours and activities are not included in the followng rates. Send us an email to reservations@gwango.com to request further details.

GARDEN ROOMS 13 rooms with twin beds | up to 2 guests per room

Accommodation Only (no meals)
$115/room

Full Board (with breakfast, lunch & dinner)
$145 single | $90 per person sharing

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
$135 single | $80 per person sharing

Bed & Breakfast
$125 single | $70 per person sharing

TERRACE ROOMS (4 rooms with twin beds | 5 rooms with queen beds | up to 2 guests per room)

Accommodation Only (no meals)
$115/room

Full Board (with breakfast, lunch & dinner)
$145 single | $90 per person sharing

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
$135 single | $80 per person sharing

Bed & Breakfast
$125 single | $70 per person sharing

Please see our Rate Sheet, or you can use this link to check availability.

Matobo National Park
A world heritage site situated a short distance from Bulawayo, this is Zimbabwe's oldest National Park. One of it’s sublime features is the Matopo Hills a series of granite kopjes (rock formations) wooded valleys formed over 2 billion years ago. 

Forty thousand years ago the caves and crevices carved out of these rocks became home to Zimbabwe’s earliest inhabitants, the “San”. Twenty thousand years later “San” artists began painting on the walls of caves and rock shelters, using special pigments and natural minerals that have survived the effects of climate and time.

An addition area for exploration is World’s view, a scenic viewpoint and the burial site of Cecil John Rhodes. There is also wildlife at Matobo including leopards, black rhino, white rhino and numerous antelopes. Matobo National Park also overlooks Maleme Dam where some excellent picnic spots can be found.

Khami Ruins
This is a series of terraced historical stone ruins, the largest of which is comprises of three, tiered platforms, the home of the King and his family. An imposing front façade marks the main entrance.

Visitors are able to wander around the site on several paths taking in the unique cultural and natural heritage. It makes a perfect day out for visitors looking to gain a sense of Zimbabwean history.

Cross Ruin with its mysterious stone Dominican Cross, and the Northern Platform once used to process gold.

Precipice Ruin was a ritual centre that has the longest decorated stone wall of its kind.

Passage Ruin consists of two adjoining semicircular platforms accessed by a narrow passageway. Like many of the other smaller platforms, it is likely that it was once occupied by one of the elite officials of the state.

Natural History Museum
The Natural Museum of Zimbabwe located in the Centenary Park was built in 1962, and in 1982 all the natural science collections were moved here and it was renamed the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe.

With its stunning displays and valuable research collections it is regarded as the best museum in Southern Africa and ranked fourth in size among the museums of Africa. It is an impressive circular building with nine public display galleries, a lecture hall with a seating capacity of 120 people, a cafeteria, and eight research departments with substantial study collections and ongoing research in the following disciplines: Arachnology and invertebrates, Entomology, Ornithology, Mammology, Herpetology, Ichthyology, Paleontology and Geology, and Archaeology.

Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage
It’s always a beautiful experience when you visit Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage. Located 27km from the city center along the Gwanda Road, it is a haven of wild animals which have little hope for survival in the wild. Chipangali is home to lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, serval, tortoises, terrapins, crocodiles, birds of prey, a variety of antelopes and bush pigs. A natural history interpretation centre is on site with a tea room. You can end your day by having a braai or picnic on site. 

For further details call +263 779212289

Tshabalala Game Sanctuary
Tshabalala is situated approximately 10km from the city centre on the Matopos Road. It is a wildlife sanctuary of thorny bushveld and hosts a variety of birdlife and wildlife, including guinea fowl, francolins, giraffe, zebra, warthog, impala, tsessebe and other smaller antelope.

Visitors are allowed to leave their cars in Tshabalala and walk through the wilderness and experience the sights and sounds on foot. Driving and cycling is also permitted and horse rides can be arranged.

Booking Conditions at Gwango Tamarillo Estate
The person making a booking at Gwango Tamarillo Estate accepts these booking conditions on behalf of everyone in his / her party. If Gwango accepts your booking we will issue a booking summary confirmation document with a link to this page. An agreement will exist between us from the date when we issue the booking confirmation. The following booking conditions will apply:

PAYMENT: When you receive your Booking Summary please check the details carefully and inform Gwango immediately if anything appears incorrect. All payments due must be paid to Gwango no later than 60 days before arrival. In the case of non-payment of the balance by the date due, Gwango will treat the booking as cancelled by you. Events beyond our control may result in price increases and surcharges – we reserve the right to pass on these increases.

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING: Changes made by you to your booking will incur an amendment fee of up to $50 per guest per amendment.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: Cancellation fees apply to all reservations. The date of cancellation is the date on which Gwango receives the written cancellation. Cancellation fees are as follows:

30 days prior to arrival: 25% of total original booking
21 days prior to arrival: 50% of total original booking
14 days or fewer prior to arrival: 100% of total original booking

No refunds will be made if you leave a trip for any reason whatsoever, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, after the trip has begun. 

No refunds will be made for accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilised.

No refunds will be made for special packages or discounted promotional packages.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Travel Insurance is compulsory for all persons staying at Gwango and should provide cover against theft, personal accident, personal liability, medical expenses, repatriation and cancellation of tickets.

RESPONSIBILITY: Gwango reserve the right to cancel any trip prior to departure; in such case, a full refund of all payments will constitute full settlement with the guests. Guests agree to accept the authority of the Gwango guides and staff. Gwango will not accept responsibility or liability for any guest who contravenes any law or regulation of any country visited. Where Gwango provides services it will do so with due care and skill. Gwango acts as agent for transport companies, activities, and other contractors and shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur. The guest understands that during the course of the trip certain risks may occur, including, but not limited to the hazards of accident or illness in remote places without medical facilities, and the forces of nature. The guests agree to assume all risks associated with their stay.

YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS: Gwango strongly recommends a visit to your dentist and doctor before your trip. You must ask your doctor about current inoculation requirements. Full details of pre-existing medical conditions must be forwarded to Gwango when you book. You should undertake extra exercise before traveling to Zimbabwe in order to counteract the effects of heat and a change in diet.