2 Day Great Zimbabwe Excursion from Harare

This excursions affords you the opportunity to explore the amazing Great Zimbabwe ruins, from the captivating architecture and archeology of the monuments to the refreshing breeze of lake Kyle and the wildlife at the game park.
Its an excursion worth doing and an amazing way to spend a weekend

Itinerary

Day 1: Great Zimbabwe Excursion From Harare

Stop At: Chivhu, Chivhu, Mashonaland East Province
Travellers will pass through the small farming town of Chivhu, located 140km South of Harare.
Chivhu was formerly called Enkeldoorn and was founded by Afrikaans-speaking Boer farmers and settlers in around 1850, and was the first white settlement in Zimbabwe. It became an Afrikaner stronghold in a predominately English-speaking white Rhodesia, giving it the nickname of 'the Republic of Enkeldoorn'.
It was later renamed Chivhu after the Independence of Zimbabwe in 1982

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mvuma, Zimbabwe
Mvuma, previously named 'Umvuma', is a small mining town in Midlands province in Zimbabwe.
Located 192 km south of Harare along the Harare - Masvingo highway. Approx 100 km from Masvingo.
The main employer was the Athens Mine (formerly the Falcon Mine) owned by Lonrho Zimbabwe which mined gold, silver, and copper. It was closed down around 1996 due to a mine shaft collapse and the low price of gold. One may still see a huge chimney, on top of a hill near the mine, built in 1913 and visible from miles away.

Travellers can purchase some snacks and take a short break
Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Masvingo, Masvingo, Masvingo Province
Masvingo is a city in south-eastern Zimbabwe and the capital of Masvingo Province. The city is close to Great Zimbabwe, the national monument from which the country takes its name. Masvingo is close to Lake Mutirikwi or lake Kyle, and the Kyle National Reserve where there are many different animal species.

Stop At: Great Zimbabwe National Monument, Masvingo Zimbabwe
Travellers will leave early from Harare to Masvingo.

Travellers will travel by road, for about 3hrs, to the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe, once Zimbabwe's capital, which is the biggest and most significant stone archeological complex in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Travellers will arrive around midday.
Here our guide will take the travellers around this fascinating historical site. First stop will be visiting the site Museum from there you will go to the Hill Complex,the Great Enclosure, the Shona village & the valley ruins.

This adventurous excursion gets you to retrace history as you walk through this great marvel which was built by the shona people. The name of the country had been named after this historical feature “Dzimbadzemabwe” which means the house of stones.

A light picnic lunch at the site and then we round up our trip for the day with a visit to the local art and craft market en route to the lodge where you will be accommodated for the night.
Duration: 3 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: Option for traditional meals available

No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Lake Kyle Expedition

Stop At: Lake Kyle, Zimbabwe
Travellers will visit the Dam wall, enter the Lake Kyle recreational park for game viewing of white Rhino, buffalos, Hippos, Antelopes and other smaller game in the park.
Travellers will need to pay for the entrance fees to the Game park.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Masvingo, Masvingo, Masvingo Province
Travellers will get to stroll and explore Masvingo town
Travellers also have the opportunity to shop around in Masvingo.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: Travellers will have the opportunity to buy their preferred lunch to munch on they way back to Harare
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 2 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Travelers should be ready for pick up by 8:00 am.
We pick up travelers from their preferred pick up location.

Airports

• Aviation Ground Services, 33GW+XQM Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Harare, Zimbabwe

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• WiFi on board
• 2x Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Great Zimbabwe National Monument

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities