Scheduled Departure 1 days

Great Zimbabwe — The Ruins That Named a Nation

The stone city behind the country's name

1day trip

1region

12max guests

Overview

Stand inside the Great Enclosure — the largest ancient structure in sub-Saharan Africa. Climb the Hill Complex for panoramic views across the valley. Your expert archaeology guide brings 800 years of history alive. Lunch at Lodge at the Ancient City, set against the backdrop of the ruins themselves. A day that changes how you see Africa's pre-colonial civilisation.

UNESCO World Heritage Ruins

Great Enclosure Walk

Hill Complex Climb

Ancient Civilisation Story

Why book direct with ZimTravellers?

No middlemenBook direct with the operator

Generations deepFive generations in Zimbabwe

Private by defaultYour guide, your vehicle

Always availableWhatsApp Josh, 7 days a week

The day

How the day runs.

The Ancient Kingdom

Things to know

Cancellation policy

20% charge (deposit) — 90+ days out.

50% charge — 61–90 days.

75% charge — 31–60 days.

A 20% deposit confirms your place.

Full policy

Booking basics

Requested and confirmed within 24 hours.

Prices per person, based on two travelling together.

Max 12 guests.

How booking works

Participation & safety

Physical level: Moderate.

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Scheduled-journey cancellation

A 20% deposit is required to confirm your place and is non-refundable.
If we receive your written cancellation more than 90 days before departure, the cancellation charge is 20% of the total booking price.
For cancellations received 61-90 days before departure, the charge is 50%.
For cancellations received 31-60 days before departure, the charge is 75%.
For cancellations received 30 days or fewer before departure, or if you fail to join the journey, the charge is 100%.
Any flight, permit, ticket, exclusive-use arrangement or other specifically identified non-refundable component is subject to its own terms from the date it is confirmed.

How booking works

Send your dates and party size — we confirm availability within 24 hours, usually sooner.
Nothing is charged until your booking is confirmed.

Deadlines are measured in calendar days, Central Africa Time, from the scheduled start of the first affected service. Cancellation must be submitted in writing. Full booking terms: zimtravellers.com/terms-of-service · Policy version 2026-07-11.v1

What’s included

OfferBucket List Experiences — ask Josh for details when you enquire.

Included

Professional guide for the full day
Great Zimbabwe UNESCO World Heritage Site entry fees
Return transfers from Masvingo
Packed lunch and drinking water
Guided tour of the Hill Complex, Great Enclosure, and Valley Ruins
Site museum entry
Direct WhatsApp line to Josh — before, during and after the tour

Not included

Travel and medical insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities
Optional additional activities
Meals not specified

Practical

Best timeYear-round

PaceModerate

StartsMasvingo

EndsMasvingo

Group sizeMax 12 guests