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The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are a famous landmark situated in the town of Masvingo in Zimbabwe.

These majestic ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the main ruins of a series of smaller ruins across the Zimbabwe Lowveld.

Great Zimbabwe Ruins budget travel is a highlight of any Zimbabwe tour, and allows a chance to explore a huge part of the country’s history and appeal.

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While Zimbabwe’s current economic and political crisis make it impossible for Great Zimbabwe Ruins budgt safaris, it is still possible to experience the wonders of these majestic ruins – especially by visiting with an overland tour as part of an overall Zimbabwe exploration.

The Great Zimbabwe Ruins were built consistently throughout the period from the 11th century to the 15th century, and are considered to be some of the oldest and largest structures in Southern Africa.

The ruins are made up of large towers and structures built out of millions of stones balanced perfectly on top of one another without the aid of mortar. Great Zimbabwe gave modern Zimbabwe its name, as well as its national emblem - the eagle carved out of soapstone carved into the ruins.

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Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com06 Jul 2011: Hi Jeanette. We only sell scheduled overland truck trips of which the Great Zimbabwe Ruins is an optional activity. Your best bet would be to contact the local tourism information center either in Masvingo or Harare for more information. Happy trails:)
Jeanette Alas05 Jul 2011: I'm a budget traveler interested in seeing the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. What sort of trips do you have to this location, and from where (Harare, Bulawayo, Masvingo)? There are two of us and we are interested in a day or overnight trip depending on cost. We tend to prefer self-catering options to lower costs if that is an option. Thanks for any info on getting to this location, Jeanette
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com03 Mar 2011: Hi Charmaine. Sorry we don't do this as an independent day trip. Best to contact a local tour operator in Harare or contact the Zim Ruins direct. Good Luck!
charmaine03 Mar 2011: Can you help me - I have a client who is wanting to do a day trip from Harare to Zim Ruins - do you do this? Thanks

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