Masvingo Great Zimbabwe Ruins

Great Zimbabwe National Monument

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(346) · Monument in Masvingo, Zimbabwe
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The 3-star Great Zimbabwe offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Masvingo. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the property's facilities and services.

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Mar 21, 2025
A nice monument. Packing was available, friendly stuff. I didn’t pay for a tour guide. The place was well labeled and it was easy to find your way around. A lot of climbing and walking is involved. O…Full review by Loveridge N
Mar 4, 2025
In S2 History, I learned about the Mutapa Kingdom, also known as Monomotapa (referred to as the Munhumutapa Empire in Shona), a historical kingdom in southern Africa located in present-day Zimbabwe. …Full review by siwe87
Feb 20, 2025
A great place to learn about the early history of Zimbabwe. We paid $5/ person and an additional $2/ person for the guide. The guides make sure to let you know that they will be expecting a huge tip…Full review by TwGi
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Are there any lodges, and how much is a room per night?
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There are quite a number of establishments nearby with the nearest being Great Zimbabwe Hotel which is 700 meters away. They currently have a weekend special going for US$110 …
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There are quite a number of establishments nearby with the nearest being Great Zimbabwe Hotel which is 700 meters away. They currently have a weekend special going for US$110 single B&B and $140 double B&B. Special ends 31 March 2025. Masvingo town also has budget friendly options as low as $40 bed only and its only 27 km away from the monuments. Hope that helps.
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Answer by Tawanda G · Feb 19, 2025
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Is Great Zimbabwe open to tourists on a Saturday and Sunday?
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I visited recently on a Saturday and I am 99% certain it is also open on a Sunday.
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Do the ruins open on weekends?
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Yes they are open Saturday and Sunday
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Am I right in understanding that the ruins are closed on Sundays? Will they be open on Easter Monday or are they …
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Am I right in understanding that the ruins are closed on Sundays? Will they be open on Easter Monday or are they also closed public holidays? Many thanks!
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We went on. Sunday in January.....
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Answer by Katrina H · Mar 15, 2017
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Am I right in understanding that the ruins are closed on Sundays? Will they be open on Easter Monday or are they …
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Am I right in understanding that the ruins are closed on Sundays? Will they be open on Easter Monday or are they also closed public holidays? Many thanks!
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Hi, Unfortunately I have no information on the opening times. Cheers Mike
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Answer by Michael K · Mar 15, 2017
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