Explore the ancient city walls of Great Zimbabwe
Explore the ancient city walls of Great Zimbabwe
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Great Zimbabwe is a ruined city that was once the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe.
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The Great Zimbabwe Hotel is the oldest hotel in the Masvingo region having opened in 1905, and is the only one within walking distance of the archaeological site. The setting is beautiful, with poinsettias the size of trees, lawns edged with flowering bushes, and a sparkling pool shaded by ancient trees.
There are 38 basic rooms, overlooking the lush garden courtyard; the rooms are large but furnishings and facilities modest. The Great Zimbabwe Hotel has one cocktail bar and a restaurant serving simple food. There is rather unusually a tennis and volleyball court as well as swimming pool. A few paces away, in what is now the central courtyard, stood the rondavel belonging to Cecil Rhodes, this burned to the ground in the 60s after it was struck by lightning, a plaque still marks where it once stood.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Great Zimbabwe and nearby places
- Gonarezhou National Park 168 kilometers away
- Bulawayo 245 kilometers away
- Matobo National Park 251 kilometers away
- Harare 272 kilometers away
- Hwange National Park 442 kilometers away
- Matusadona National Park 446 kilometers away
- Lake Kariba 484 kilometers away
- Mana Pools National Park 507 kilometers away
- Victoria Falls 593 kilometers away
- The Zambezi Riverfront 634 kilometers away