The Homestead

Your private safari villa in Matopos, Zimbabwe. A home among the granite hills, with room to gather and a safari shaped around you.

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At home in Matopos

Some places invite you to stay a little differently. Set among the granite boulders of the Matobo Hills, The Homestead is the Stead family's home, shared with guests seeking a more personal Zimbabwean safari.

This private villa on the Amalinda Lodge concession brings family and friends together under one roof. There is space for shared meals, stories on the deck and afternoons spent at your own pace. With a private chef, guide and safari vehicle, you can enjoy the feeling of a home of your own while our team looks after the details.

Discover Amalinda Lodge

Open-plan lounge at The Homestead private villa in Matopos

Dining area beneath the thatched roof at The Homestead

King bedroom with two armchairs at The Homestead

Another view of the same king bedroom at The Homestead, without the chairs

At A Glance

6 Guests · Exclusive Use
2 Main King Suites · En-Suite Bathrooms
2 Nights · Minimum Stay

Your Own Team
Private Chef, Guide And Safari Vehicle

Matobo Hills
On The Amalinda Lodge Concession

Outdoors
Teak Deck, Fire Pit And Pool Access At Amalinda Lodge

We Will Confirm Sleeping Arrangements For Your Group.

The Homestead has two main king suites with full-bed mosquito nets and en-suite bathrooms, plus an open-plan dining room and sunken lounge. The house accommodates up to six guests. Our reservations team will confirm the sleeping arrangements for your group.

Rooms and living spaces

Includes

Private chef, guide and dedicated safari vehicle
Two main king suites with en-suite bathrooms
Fully equipped kitchen
Teak deck and fire pit
Access to Amalinda Lodge’s granite infinity pool

We will confirm meal arrangements, activity inclusions and any additional charges when you book.

Dining area beneath the thatched roof at The Homestead private villa

Open-plan lounge and living space at The Homestead in Matopos

King bedroom with mosquito net and two upholstered chairs at The Homestead

En-suite bathroom with a bath beside the window at The Homestead

Granite shower and dressing area in The Homestead en-suite bathroom

Activities In Matopos

Rhino tracking on foot with a guide and National Park scouts
Walks and hikes to ancient San rock paintings
“My Beautiful Home” bicycle rides through Ndebele villages
World’s View and the tomb of Cecil John Rhodes
Guided drives, cultural visits and walks around Amalinda
Pool time or a treatment at the Safari Spa

Planning your stay

Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what draws you to Matopos. We will help you plan a stay at The Homestead, with time for both adventure and being together.

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Yes. The Homestead is available on a house-hire basis, charged per night, for a private safari stay. It accommodates up to six guests and includes a private chef, guide and vehicle. Ask our team for availability and a quotation.
The minimum stay is two nights. Tell us how much time you have and what you would like to experience, and we will help plan your visit.
The villa is on the Amalinda Lodge private concession in the Matobo Hills, also known as Matopos, Zimbabwe. Our reservations team can help with directions and travel arrangements.
There are two main suites with king-size beds, and the house accommodates up to six guests. Our reservations team will confirm the arrangements for everyone in your group.
Tell us what you would like to experience and your preferred pace. We will help plan your days with your private guide and confirm availability, suitability and any additional charges.
Share your dates, who is travelling and what you hope to experience. Our reservations team will confirm availability, sleeping arrangements and the inclusions for your stay. You can also ask about combining Matopos with a Hwange safari.