Khami Ruins Day Trip: Explore Zimbabwe's Second Largest Stone Monument
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Bulawayo
Discover the Khami Ruins, Zimbabwe's second largest stone monument. Explore its historical significance and undisturbed stratigraphy for a deeper understanding of the country's history.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Khami Ruins - This tour of archaeological interest. Travellers get to see the 16th century capital of the Torwa Dynasty, the 2nd largest stone built monument in Zimbabwe.
It is composed of a complex series of platforms of dry-stone walled structures. The chief’s residence (Mambo) located on the Hill Ruin(Hill Complex), . The population lived in daga huts of cobwork, surrounded by a series of granite walls. These structures display a high standard of workmanship, the Vlei, Monolith and Passage platforms, and a great number of narrow passageways and perambulatory galleries and impressive chevron and chequered wall decorations.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Travellers have an opportunity of seeing the second largest stone built monument in Zimbabwe. Its historical importance lies in its position at the watershed between the history of Great Zimbabwe and the later Zimbabwe period. It is one of the few Zimbabwe sites that were not destroyed by treasure hunters and its undisturbed stratigraphy is scientifically important in providing a much clearer insight into the history of the country.
Location
Khami Ruins
22 km West of Bulawayo, For bookings 138x Railway Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Annaci3028po
Mar 29, 2023
A great outing - Leslie was our tour guide. He picked us up from where we were staying in Bulawayo and took us to the Khami Ruins site. Leslie is a great guy and is very knowledgeable about everything in particular Khami ruins history. We definitely recommend Leslie as your tour guide !! Thank you for a great day Leslie! Sandra, Dirk and Anna.
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