Great Zimbabwe
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its archaeological significance, this ancient city of Zimbabwe was built using massive stones without mortar between the 11th and 15th centuries. Today, it stands as one of the oldest and the largest ancient structures south of the Sahara.
What Will I See?
- Africa’s largest man-made stone structures south of the Sahara Desert
- A museum housing artifacts recovered at the ruins
- The Great Enclosure, a giant structure 36 feet tall and 820 feet long
- The Hill Complex, home to spectacular views
What Can I Do?
- Explore the stone ruins on a guided tour
- Visit the museum
- Camp at the site




