Masvingo District

Home to the most magnificent ancient stone city ruins in sub-Saharan Africa, along with beautiful lake scenery and wildlife viewing.

Masvingo District is located in southeastern Zimbabwe, and is home to the World Heritage site of Great Zimbabwe, the stone-built capital of the medieval Shona civilization. The Great Enclosure is famous for its high, dry-stone walls, the Hill Complex dominates a granite hilltop, and the Valley Ruins and the Great Zimbabwe Museum offer further insights into this history. Lake Mutirikwi and Kyle Recreational Park are ideal for wildlife viewing, and the Italian Chapel is a relic of WWII. The dry season from April to October is the best time to visit. The town of Masvingo is a transport hub, accessible by road from Harare or Bulawayo.

Destinations

• Great Zimbabwe & Masvingo

Itineraries

• Zimbabwe Heritage & Wildlife Grand Loop – Head south from Harare to Great Zimbabwe and Matobo, fly to Victoria Falls, and enter Hwange to see elephant herds.