What are the opening hours of Great Zimbabwe National Monument?

NMMZ visitor information lists Monday-Sunday 08:00-16:30. Confirm on holidays or during special events before travel.

How much does it cost to visit Great Zimbabwe National Monument?

NMMZ visitor information lists a Monument and Site Entrance Fee product with variants from US$0 to US$15. Use US$15 as the likely upper visitor-ticket baseline; exact category should be selected/confirmed with NMMZ.

Do you need a guide to visit Great Zimbabwe National Monument?

A guide is recommended for context but not required.

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Great Zimbabwe National Monument

Masvingo, Zimbabwe

UNESCO World Heritage

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From Wikipedia

Great Zimbabwe was a city in the south-eastern hills of the modern country of Zimbabwe, near Masvingo. It was settled from around 1000 CE, and served as the capital of the Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe from the 13th century. It is the largest stone structure in precolonial Southern Africa. Major construction on the city began in the 11th century until the 15th century, and it was abandoned in the 16th or 17th century. The edifices were erected by ancestors of the Shona people, currently located in Zimbabwe and nearby countries. The stone city spans an area of 7.22 square kilometres (2.79 mi2). Population estimates vary. Earlier estimates suggest a peak population of around 20,000 people. A recent study using archaeological, ethnographic, and historical evidence, along with statistical modeling suggests that the site's population did not exceed 10,000 people. The Zimbabwe state centred on it likely covered 50,000 km². It is recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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The ruins of Great Zimbabwe – the capital of the Queen of Sheba, according to an age-old legend – are a unique testimony to the Bantu civilization of the Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries. The city, which covers an area of nearly 80 ha, was an important trading centre and was renowned from the Middle Ages onwards.

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Plan your visit

Hours

· Official NMMZ general visitor page is used; holiday/event closures should be checked before travel.

Admission

Admission: $15

Booking

No booking needed

Sources: hours · pricing

When to go

Time of day: Morning

Features & amenities

What to expect

Outdoor

What to bring

Water
comfortable shoes
Sunscreen
hat

Good to know

Guide recommended

Planning Masvingo

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