The 5 Best Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tours

1.Great Zimbabwe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $260Our pick

Set out at 6:00 am for Great Zimbabwe with a guide such as Blessing, traveling by vehicle to the ancient Shona capital. Walk the Great Enclosure, Hill Complex, and valley ruins, visit the museum, hear Mbira music, and enjoy a Zimbabwean meal. The small-group tour accommodates up to eight people.

“Great Zimbabwe is a must-see when visiting Zimbabwe! I had pick up at my hotel in the morning, and then some 4 hours drive to the site. Late breakfast is included before the guided tour of Great Zimbabwe, that took around 2 hours, covering Read more”

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2.Great Zimbabwe Tour from Harare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $400

Travel from Harare to Great Zimbabwe with private transport, an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and lunch. Explore the museum, Hill Complex, Great Enclosure, Shona village, and valley ruins with a local guide, then visit Lake Kyle’s wildlife park and Masvingo.

“The energy of the place! Earthly bliss, it has the energy of having a beautiful place. Try not to go on the weekend too many people.”

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3.Great Zimbabwe: The World’s View Historical Site !!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $400

Travel from Harare to Great Zimbabwe with an English-speaking guide, private transport, entry included, and refreshments on the long drive. Explore the Hill Complex, Great Enclosure, Valley Ruins, museum, crafts, and optional Lake Kyle views. Guide Lance is also praised for his humor and storytelling.

“It was really nice! The guide was excellent, funny, kind, he told me so many interesting things. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.🩷”

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4.MASVINGO; GREAT ZIMBABWE MONUMENT TOUR – FROM HARARE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 14 hours · from $315

Travel from Harare to Great Zimbabwe with an English-speaking guide such as Brighton, stopping for refreshments before touring the Hill Complex, museum, Great Enclosure, and Valley Ruins. The $315 price includes transport, entry fees, water, and refreshments, but lunch and overnight stays cost extra.

“Our guide Brighton is very supportive. The pick up had been aligned in advance so went on smoothly. And the entire tour is very effective and informative.”

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5.Great Zimbabwe Ruins Tour from Bulawayo with Picnic Lunch !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $350

Travel from Bulawayo with a private vehicle and guide to Great Zimbabwe, the mortarless stone capital of an ancient Shona kingdom. Thembi has guided this route, pointing out historic sites along the road. Expect a long day, a hill complex visit, museum time, refreshments, and a picnic lunch.

“I took the tour to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins with my guide Thembi who was very friendly, knowledgeable and highly professional. Thank you Thembi and ThisAndThat Safaris for this amazing and unique experience. I would highly recommend to take this tour if you plan to visit Great Zimbabwe from Bulawayo.”

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