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Great Zimbabwe — The Ruins That Named a Nation

The stone city behind the country's name

The Conical Tower rising inside the Great Enclosure, Great Zimbabwe
The valley beyond the walls of Great Zimbabwe
Morning mist over the stone walls of Great Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe — the Conical Tower inside the Great Enclosure
Valley ruins and aloes, Great Zimbabwe
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DurationFull Day
Region1
Max guests12
Activity levelModerate
Priced per personFrom $95per person
Best monthsYear-round

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?

Owner-plannedYou deal with Josh, directly
Generations deepFive generations in Zimbabwe
Private by defaultYour guide, your vehicle
A direct lineMessages answered by Josh himself

The day

How the day runs.

The Ancient Kingdom

Great Zimbabwe from the air — the Great Enclosure and valley ruins

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.

Where you’ll be

Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

Great ZimbabweFull-day · departs Masvingo
Where you could stay

Worth staying the night for.

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.

Booking basics

Requested and confirmed within one working day.

Prices per person, based on two travelling together.

Max 12 guests.

Participation & safety

Physical level: Moderate.

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 one working day, 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

Josh’s noteBucket List Experiences — Trips to the country's signature places — rare wildlife, deep silence, and the journeys travellers come back to remember.

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 other than those listed

Practical

Best timeYear-round
PaceModerate
StartsMasvingo
EndsMasvingo
Group sizeMax 12 guests

Full DayPriced per person from $95

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