Lodge at the Ancient City
Affiliate link: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
Check availability
Great Zimbabwe · Great Zimbabwe & Masvingo
Lodge at the Ancient City, Great Zimbabwe
A lodge near the Great Zimbabwe monuments, at 1 Shepherds Plot, Masvingo, with pools, a hot tub, a restaurant serving brunch to dinner and high tea, and a bar.
- TypeLodge
- Location1 Shepherds Plot Great Zimbabwe, Masvingo
- RegionGreat Zimbabwe & Masvingo
- ProvinceMasvingo
Affiliate disclosure: the availability link below goes through Stay22 to an independent booking provider, which is the merchant of record. Zimbabwe Travel Guide may earn a commission on a qualifying booking, at no extra cost to you. We do not operate this property, set its prices, hold its availability or take payment. How we earn money.
Image: property photo via Booking.com
About Lodge at the Ancient City, Great Zimbabwe
Lodge at the Ancient City is a lodge near the Great Zimbabwe monuments; its official address is 1 Shepherds Plot, Masvingo. Lodge at the Ancient City has pools, a hot tub, a terrace, a garden, a restaurant serving African and American dishes and a bar.
Family rooms are air-conditioned with a work desk.
Best for
Visitors to Great Zimbabwe who want a full-service lodge with meals and a pool.
Not ideal for travellers who want to stay in Masvingo town itself.
Location
The official website of Lodge at the Ancient City places it on a granite hill near the Great Zimbabwe monuments, looking towards the Great Enclosure, with the address 1 Shepherds Plot, Masvingo. The Booking.com map pin sits about 2 km from central Masvingo instead, so this page does not use that pin for distances. Ask the lodge for directions.
Rooms and style at Lodge at the Ancient City
Family rooms have a private bathroom, air-conditioning, a dining area, a work desk, a TV and free WiFi.
Facilities at Lodge at the Ancient City
Pools, a hot tub, a terrace, a garden, a restaurant for brunch, lunch, dinner and high tea, a bar, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast can be continental, buffet, full English, vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free. Parking is not detailed.
Trade-offs
- Booking map pin is off. It shows central Masvingo, not the lodge site.
- Parking not listed. Ask if driving.
- Early check-out. Check-out ends at 10:00.
Getting there and getting around
Self-drive is the usual option; confirm directions and parking with the lodge.
Explore the area
Our Great Zimbabwe & Masvingo guide covers the monument and Lake Mutirikwi, Great Zimbabwe accommodation lists the alternatives, and Zimbabwe travel planning helps with the wider trip.
Before you book Lodge at the Ancient City
- Check-in runs from 13:00 to midnight; check-out from 08:00 to 10:00.
- Children of any age are welcome.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Ask the lodge for directions to the site near the monument.
Current rates and availability
Prices move through the year and are not listed on this page. Use the availability button to see current rates for your dates. The booking is made with an independent provider through Stay22, and that provider, not Zimbabwe Travel Guide, takes the payment.
Where it is
Accommodation close to the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, for travellers who want to reach the ruins early or late in the day.
Accommodation near here
This live map comes from Stay22 and shows availability from independent booking providers; prices on it are theirs, not ours. We may earn a commission on a qualifying booking.
