Masvingo Accommodation

Masvingo - Zimbabwe

 

Beyond the south-eastern town of Masvingo are some of the most extraordinary manmade remains in Africa - The Great Zimbabwe Ruins formed by regular, rectangular granite stones, carefully placed one upon the other, these are the ruins of an amazing complex built by indigenous African people between AD 1250 and AD 1450 believed to be the ancestors of modern Zimbabweans. The quality of the building in places is incredible reflecting workmanship by craftsmen who took a pride in their work, there is nothing to compare with it in southern Africa. The two main areas of stone wall enclosures are the Hill Complex, on the long, steep-sided granite hill and the land below this hill is where the Valley Enclosures and the Great Enclosure are situated. The stone walls, up to 6meter thick and 12 meter high, are built of granite blocks without the use of mortar. Two high walls form the narrow parallel passage, 60 meter long, that allows direct access to the Conical Tower. The Great Enclosure is the largest single ancient structure south of the Sahara.

Whatever kind of holiday you're looking for, our selection of Masvingo accommodation will have something to suit your tastes. Please feel free to browse the below selection of lodges and send through your enquiries for a free no obligation quotation.

Inn On Great Zimbabwe

Inn On Great Zimbabwe was opened in late 1999 and is set in a beautiful garden on a hill overlooking Lake Mutirikwe, only a few kilometres from the Great Zimbabwe Monument - a World Heritage site. The Inn offers a range of accommodation to suit the self-drive businessman or holidaymaker.
Double and twin-bedded hotel rooms with bathrooms en suite, self-catering lodges, budget rooms and a camping site.

 

Lodge at the Ancient City

The Lodge at the Ancient City is a unique hotel built around a granite outcrop in the same style as Great Zimbabwe,providing stunning views across the valley of Msasa towards the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. The Lodge integrates seamlessly with the surrounding trees and boulders of the site with dry stonewalling and soaring thatch structures.