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Great Zimbabwe – Old town & heritage

Old town & heritage · No. 8 in Zimbabwe

Boutique hotels in Great Zimbabwe

The stone ruins of a medieval city, with a hilltop lodge overlooking the lake.

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Where to stay in Great Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe is the largest group of ancient stone ruins in sub-Saharan Africa, a medieval city that gave the country its name. Massive walls and a hilltop enclosure rise among granite boulders.

Where to stay

A hilltop lodge about eight kilometers from the ruins overlooks Lake Mutirikwi, set in a sprawling garden.

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The site is best visited early, before the heat builds. Allow two to three hours.

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Questions about Great Zimbabwe

How many boutique hotels are there in Great Zimbabwe?

We list 1 boutique hotel in Great Zimbabwe, including Norma Jeane's Lake View Lodge.