Our time was limited, so we decided on Khami Ruins instead of Great Zimbabwe, which were very well preserved and easy to get around. We spent about four hours touring using a guidebook, but guides are available if required. The signposting to get there isn't brilliant so ask in Bulawayo

I visited Khami ruins last week. The road is okay, by Zimbabwe standards. There was one road block, the police were polite and did not try to shake us down for a bribe. There is a site attendant and a police officer at the gate (just a chain between two poles, which the policeman lets down for you to drive... More

The first-time traveler to Africa may not expect a wealth of historical sites, but if you pick your region carefully, you can make some great history-based itineraries. One of the most promising locations is Zimbabwe, home to some of the finest ancient monuments south of the Sahara. The big drawcard is Great Zimbabwe, capital of a large African empire, but... More

A Unesco World Heritage Site, situated 22km west of Bulawayo, the Ruins consist of series of terraces and passages supported by massive granite walls, some overlooking Khami Dam and Khami Gorge. Building in stone began in this area over 500years ago. A small museum displays relics found at the site, some over 100 000 years ago old. No refreshments are... More

its almost a miniture zimbabwe runes if u want to see something better spend a bit more and go to great zimbabwe