Great Zimbabwe Campsite | Established Campground

April 20th, 2024 by fettekuh1880

we arrived very late, but it was possible to enter (no closed gate)
One ablutionblock is completely rundown (wethink the t-rex one ;-) ), the other one has one working toilet and one cold shower. Water was available

October 6th, 2023 by marc.saperavi

People should come here just to check out the ablutions blocks. One is completely run down and decrepit but the other (definetly not in use anymore) is a piece of art ! Looks like it has been destroyed by a T-Rex... Even in a post apocalyptic movie you wont see such things.

Lot of trash around as the people in charge still haven't figured out monkey proof bins.
Still no water for us so the guard brought some buckets of water for the toilets. No power but wathever. Nice to camp here so you are the only people up there in the early morning.
7usd pp.

May 28th, 2023 by andre_elodie

Indeed a large grassy terrain however very rundown campsite. Ablutions are from another age and not really clean. No hot water. Only asset is the proximity with the Great Zimbabwe ruines

April 24th, 2023 by rideliveexplore.com

Still nice grassy area close to the ruins. Lots of shade. toilets rundown but functional. Cold running water available. Cold water showers. Still hosts 7 usd per person per night. Staff are really friendly. Monkeys in the morning and evening. I stayed here two nights and enjoyed it immensely.

February 15th, 2023 by tasda.co.za

Still beautiful lawns under big shady tree. Monkeys is a problem. No water or electricity in campsite or ablutions. Still $7 per person.

February 1st, 2023 by epsm-unterwegs.info

Beautiful place, still no facilities. Ablutions not usable but we were shown a little hut that belongs to the chalets. there was water, toilet and even a (cold) shower. Paid 7 pP.

December 30th, 2022 by gerdjutta1987

Better option we think is the Hotel campsite.
10 $ pppn. Big rig friendly

December 30th, 2022 by gerdjutta1987

Nice grassy Aera. That's it. Ablutionblock run down and not really usable. No water. No electricity. No maintenance. In the edges of the place plenty of waste. But still 7USD pppn.

November 21st, 2022 by RollingStones

We did not stay as we were advised that the campsite blt only had no electricity but also no water.

October 12th, 2022 by Onwheels

We camped here for two nights. You only have to pay once to enter the Great Zimbabwe Historical Park and then you can stay at the campsite for as long as you like. Of course, the camping fee is due for each night. The campsite is nicely situated under large trees and is very clean. The sanitary facilities are completely outdated. However, a shower with cold water should work. No electricity. Good water from the tap. An aid organization from France will rebuild the entire infrastructure. The employees are very committed, helpful and friendly. You feel good here.

June 17th, 2022 by catch-the-wind.com

Nice grounds. That's about it. No water in Ablution blocks, but you can hike up the hill and reception will open a chalet for you. 7USDpppn
Note, you can enter the historical site on both days on day one entry ticket if you are camping.

April 16th, 2022 by Instagram: @savannatales

Good campsite if it's not raining as there's no shelter. Monkeys are around, keep a stick beside you to scare them away. No hot showers but the lady at reception said we could ask her to open a cottage which we didn't because it was further uphill. 😅 Due to Easter weekend there were some cars with loud music during the day very close to the camping area so I would definitely avoid it during holidays and weekends. No Econet internet at the campsite. Tap water had a very strong plastic taste. Paid 7 USD ppn.

March 25th, 2022 by Tanya

Beautiful camping grounds with super friendly staff. Was very quiet, night sounds and stars absolutely amazing!
Bathroom/Toilets clean, though only one sink and one shower had cold water when I was there. If you see the monument book a tour with Gift, great guy and he knows every plant and animal there.

March 21st, 2022 by globe-discover.ch

Great location in sight of the hill with the great Zimbabwe ruins. Nice flat area with brai stands and watertap on each site. Shady trees around. At the evening it’s getting fresh at this time. Toilets and shower have water. Electricity don’t run. Paid $7 ppn. You can walk from the campground to ruins. Ideal camp if you want to Visite the ruins.

August 23rd, 2021 by TatraKolemSveta2.cz

non-functional toilets, non-functional showers and electricity. we arrived at night and no longer wanted to look for another place to sleep. price 7 USD per person.

June 11th, 2019 by hansjoerg.hug

For internationals they just accept US$ - 7 per person. Toilettes and showers totally run down, also braiis, electricity only every other day or not at all. Nice large lawn to stand on, picnic tables available. Lot of monkeys on site.

April 10th, 2019 by fernwehafrica

Still $7pppn. It’s an impressive campsite considering it’s municipal. However, ablutions are very run down and only cold water. Otherwise it’s great place to spend an evening just next to the great ruins!

December 10th, 2018 by anka.i.franek

We came here late (as always) and the reception was still working. Very nice staff, campsites with electricity, braai area, stone table and bench, water tap. Grassy land with cows going around. Ablutions with cold water have new roof but are old fashioned. Price: 7 usd pppn. For the meals you can pay in local currency - breakfast: egg, beans, two toasts, sausage and tea = 5 bonds.

November 1st, 2018 by onehungrycoconut

Everything said is still here. Great place to camp and chill for a couple of days. Clean solutions, even provide toilet papers. Restaurant provides meal 6 dollars where is next to the campsite reception. Paid camping $7, entrance $15 for the site in Bond.

August 26th, 2018 by Khayaonwheels

Well worth the stay to enjoy both sunset and rise at this magical place. Only 7 USD for camping and their small restaurant serves Rice/Sadza with chicken or beef stew for 4 dollars.

March 30th, 2018 by mankei-travel.com

About 8 nice sites under trees directly under the ruins. Ablution quite rundown, but usable. Hot showers only at the rondavels. Nice, helpful people.
You can enter the ruins early in the morning with a guide (6$) or without.
Entrance fee for the ruins is 15$ pp once.
Only bad 2G connection with econet.

October 8th, 2017 by afrika-drimslar.de

Everything as stated below and still 7 USD pppn. A good Spot for one Night and visiting Great Zimbabwe. Several Monkeys around so be careful with your Stuff :)

August 19th, 2017 by WanderingHedgehog

Very large camp area but very few campers here. Quiet, unstructured pitches in mainly open parkland but large trees provide some shade. Can walk to ruins from camp. Ablutions tired but in process of being renovated. No hot water in general ablution block but fired geyser available for showers in rondavel block. Friendly staff and night security.

February 17th, 2017 by chasibgblueskies

lots of campsites spread out on a grassy field. braai pits, picnic tables, and electricity points at most sites. very friendly manager, James, who makes sure there is hot water for you

May 14th, 2016 by melcowpland

camping $7 pp, nice shade, bbq area and picnic table. some sites have electric.

October 19th, 2014 by 4ever2wherever (Margriet & Jan)

Large grassy terrain with trees next to Great Zimbabwe excavation and view on rocks.