Zimbabwe

We spent 4 nights at the Ilala and were disappointed in both the room (specifically the bathroom which really was in need of some renos), and the restaurant. This was not a cheap place to stay - quite the contrary - and we expected much more for what we paid. The location is good and the hotel grounds, reception, and...

DURING THE 11TH CENTURY A VAST EMPIRE AROSE. TODAY GREAT ZIMBABWE REMAINS THE LARGEST ANCIENT STRUCTURE IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA. IT WAS WHERE THE KINGDOM OF MUNHUMATAPA TRADED GOLD AND IVORY FOR ORIENTAL LUXURIES ON THE INDIAN OCEAN COAST. OVERLOOKING THIS TRULY HISTORIC SITE AND JUST OUTSIDE THE TOWN OF MASVINGO ON THE MAIN SOUTH AFRICA - HARARE ROUTE IS LODGE AT ANCIENT CITY. THIS STUNNING LODGE IS BUILT ON A GRANITE OUTCROP WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS ACROSS A MSASA TREED VALLEY LOOKING TOWARDS GREAT ZIMBABWE AND REIGNITES THE LEGENDS OF THIS ANCIENT EMPIRE. LODGE AT ANCIENT CITY IS A MUST FOR THOSE WHO LOVE MYSTERY. 19 ROOMS AVAILABLES WITH DOUBLE BEDS MOUNTAIN VIEW VALLEY VIEWS ALSO AVAILABLE. STANDARD ROOM- SPACIOUS ROOM FEATURES SITTING AREA, ELECTRICITY, COFFEE MAKER, END TABLES WITH LAMPS, PRIVATE BATH, BATHTUB, SHOWER, HAND BASIN AND FURNISHED TERRACE.