The Great Zimbabwe Hotel is an ideal place to soak up some of Zimbabwe's history and culture
Situated in a World Heritage Site just outside the Zimbabwean town of Masvingo, the Great Zimbabwe Hotel is a brilliant place to go to experience the history, archaeology and culture of the surrounding area. Close to the hotel is The Great Zimbabwe monument, which is believed to be at least 550 years old and adds a sense of mystery to this historical location. Children are welcome at this hotel and it is located approximately 30 kilometres away from Masvingo’s airport.
There are a variety of different rooms and suites available. In the main hotel, there are single rooms designed for lone travellers, or double rooms that contain either twin beds or one double bed. The suites are located in separate buildings close to the hotel to create a feeling of privacy, and they consist of standard suites, deluxe suites and family suites. No matter which option you choose, all of the rooms are spacious as well as modestly but comfortably decorated and contain a television, an en-suite bathroom and facilities for making teas and coffees. Main areas include a restaurant, a swimming pool, a beach volley ball area and curio shops.
Visiting the Great Zimbabwe Ruins is a fantastic activity. Once an ancient civilisation, Great Zimbabwe was once a wealthy, flourishing town inhabited by thousands of people between the 12th and 15th century. By the 16th century, however, the settlement was deserted. No one knows what happened to its people. You can either walk around the ruins by yourself a book a guided tour with an experienced guide. The hotel has a swimming pool and a beach volley ball area that guests can use just two minutes’ walk from most of the rooms.
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January
January is an excellent time to head out with expert guides and view resident and migratory bird species. The days are warm, with the risk of rain, this clears very fast as it arrives.
February
February is the best time for birders. The days are warm, with the risk of afternoon rain showers, but they clear as fast as they arrive.
March
If you want to witness Vic Falls at its fullest, March is the month to visit, with huge volumes of spray, it is perfect if you want to see the gorges and geology of the area.
April
The world famous Mana Pools re-open in April. The days feel fresher as the wet season ends leaving the landscapes looking lush green, making it perfect for walking safaris.
May
In May, the days continue to feel fresh and bright making it a perfect time to venture out on walking safaris.
June
June heralds the return of winter, nights turn colder and the temperature dips - take plenty of layers as the temperature can drop below freezing. It is the perfect time for photographers to explore Hwange National Park before the busy holiday period.
July
Winter temperatures continue into July so take plenty of layers. Much like June, it is perfect for photographers looking to view wildlife from a different angle.
August
If you want clear, bright blue skies and continuous wildlife sightings, August is the month for you. Camps are likely to be fuller, however, if you visit private concessions you can still experience exclusivity and no crowds.
September
Much like August, September is an amazing time for wildlife spotting and weather, in particular it is considered the best time of year to see elephant herds in Hwange National Park.
October
In October wildlife sightings are at their peak as the dry season ends. If you travel during this month you can experience hot days with temperatures soaring up to 40 degrees.
November
November is the best time to head out with expert guides and view resident and migratory bird species. The days are warm, with the risk of rain, this clears very fast as it arrives. It is low season and one of the best times to go white water rafting at Vic Falls, the volume and speed of the water is reduced exposing the rapids.
December
In December the days are warm with the risk of rain showers mid afternoon. The rivers rise and dependant on water levels travellers can visit 'devils pool' at Vic Falls, providing high excitement and a head for heights needed if you want to get close to the drop off.
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