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Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
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Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Zimbabwe means ‘stone buildings’ or ‘old stone’ and that is exactly what the Great Zimbabwe Ruins are. Over 300 structures have been discovered to date.
Some of the oldest ruins in Southern Africa, Great Zimbabwe was once the home to over 18000 people.
Judging by the shards of Chinese pottery, Arabian coins and glass beads found on the site it was also an important trade centre during the 11 and 15th centuries probably when it was at its peak.
It is a bit of a mystery why the site was abandoned as there is no evidence or war or epidemic.
Why do the Great Zimbabwe Ruins?
Huge complex of 300+ buildings Old stone architecture Oldest ruins in Southern Africa Ancient trading post Mysteriously abandoned
Check it out before, after or during one of these 16 trips
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Bob's Best of Zimbabwe
- ZAR 3890
- Tour Length 11 Days
This tour is packed with exciting Game viewing. The world renown Kruger National Park is home to the 'Big Five' and the Victoria Falls offers adrenaline junkies a variety of activities.
Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans
- GBP 2395
- Tour Length 16 Weeks
The ancient overland route from Cairo to Cape Town is the ultimate in Trans Africa Expeditions! The Giza Pyramids to Table Mountain and everything in between! This is REAL overland travel at its best!
Central Africa Family Loop
- ZAR 6995
- Tour Length 22 Days
Meander through the Okavango's waterways, raft the mighty Zambezi or explore the Zimbabwe ruins. A Southern Africa trip that you will never forget!
Central Africa Loop
- ZAR 6995
- Tour Length 22 Days
A round trip that encompasses most of Southern Africa's highlights. Meander through the Okavango's waterways, raft the mighty Zambezi or explore Zimbabwe ruins, a trip you will never forget!
Complete Trans Africa Expedition
- GBP 3950
- Tour Length 30 Weeks
Covering west, central, south and east Africa, this Trans is a trip of a lifetime. Bugs and mud and deserts and jungle... if this trip does not cover all the best of 'real' overland travel then what does?!
Discover Zimbabwe and Botswana
- EUR 1435
- Tour Length 16 Days
Discover the landscapes and beauty of both of these gorgeous countries - from a dug out canoe in Botswana to the great Zimbabwe Ruins. Marvel at the majestic Victoria Falls.
Eastern Trans Africa Expedition
- GBP 2395
- Tour Length 16 Weeks
REAL overland travel at its best! If you want air conditioning, hot showers every night and a cook then this expedition is not for you.
Expect to get "stuck in" on this trip that covers the major sights between Cape Town and Cairo both on and off the beaten track. A true ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!
Gorillas and Beaches
- GBP 1050
- Tour Length 8 Weeks
Explore East to Southern Africa from the Serengeti to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins on this journey from Nairobi to the majestic Victoria Falls. Include the beaches of Mozambique and Zanzibar.
Grand Explorer
- GBP 1475
- Tour Length 11 Weeks
Explore Africa while trekking with mountain gorillas, swimming with dolphins and walking with lions.Enjoy the beaches of East Africa and the adrenalin of Southern Africa with river rafting, sky diving or quad biking.
Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam via Zimbabwe
- ZAR 8995
- Tour Length 26 Days
Start in the bustling city of Johannesburg, finish on a deserted beach on Zanzibar Island and enjoy everything this exhilarating continent has to offer you, in between these two extremes!
Johannesburg to Nairobi
- ZAR 16195
- Tour Length 7 Weeks
Get a real feel for Africa on this mighty trip! Chat with the local tribes in their own homes, spot The Big Five in one of the many game parks or just enjoy the travelling through this exhilarating continent!
Johannesburg to Nairobi via Zimbabwe
- ZAR 10995
- Tour Length 5 Weeks
Feel the real Africa when you go on a game walk or haggle with the locals in the bustling East African markets. Feel the sheer terror of the Victoria Falls bungee or enjoy a peaceful sunset game cruise. All Africa's delights packed into one tour!
Johannesburg to Vic Falls Family Tour
- ZAR 3890
- Tour Length 11 Days
Packed with fantastic Game viewing including the world renown Kruger National Park - home to the 'Big Five'. Keep the adrenaline junkies happy in Victoria Falls trying out a variety of activities.
Southern Trek
- ZAR 8995
- Tour Length 5 Weeks
Starting and ending in South Africa, this overland expedition takes you to Africa's hidden secrets; the majestic Victoria Falls, the wilds of the Okavango Delta and the solitude of the Namib Desert!
Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition
- GBP 4850
- Tour Length 38 Weeks
The ULTIMATE in Trans-Africa overland travel!! A real team effort is needed on this trip! Bugs and mud and dust and sand are par for the course and if you can not live without a hot shower then this expedition is not for you. Expect to get 'stuck in' (in more ways than one) on this trip that covers the traditional 'overland' route between London and Cairo both on and off the beaten track. A true ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME - are you tough enough?
Zimbabwe Dash
- Tour Length 7 Days
Head out from the majestic Vic Falls on a short journey to rediscover Zimbabwe. Spot game at the Hwange National Park and visit the oldest ruins in Zimbabwe at the Great Zimbabwe Ruins and or Elephant back riding at the Antelope Park.
5 OVERLAND TOURS WITH Great Zimbabwe Ruins recommended for you
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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition
38 Weeks From GBP 4850
London to Cairo
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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans
16 Weeks From GBP 2395
Cairo to Cape Town
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Johannesburg to Nairobi
7 Weeks From ZAR 16195
Johannesburg to Nairobi
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Central Africa Family Loop
22 Days From ZAR 6995
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
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Johannesburg to Vic Falls Family Tour
11 Days From ZAR 3890
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Recent Feedback
The highlight of my trip had to be Gweru in Zimbabwe, it was my idea of paradise. So much to do there with the animals and the location of it was just beautiful!
— Anne B (27) from Ireland
— Michael & Silke from Germany
— JoJo E (61) from Switzerland
— John E from Canada
— Juca from Uruguay
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