Backpacker Accommodation Near Thulamela Ruins
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Thulamela Ruins Reviews
More info about Thulamela Ruins
It’s only a fraction of the scale of the Great Zimbabwe ruins but Thulamela is similar in layout and fine stonework masonry to the ancient site north of the border. Historians believe that the Thulamela citadel and surrounding structures were built by the ancestral Shona people, creators of Great Zimbabwe, as the likeness is too great to be coincidental, and that it was probably the last settlement before they either moved on willingly or were forced to move by other reasons that could include wars, climate change or an epidemic.
Surprisingly, Thulamela was only discovered in 1983 by a local game ranger who walked deep into the bush and stumbled across the walled city. Archaeological excavations began 8 years later and an amazing array of discoveries have since been made, including 2 graves at the top of the hill, one occupied by an old man and the other a young woman. Gold bracelets and other... Show more
About Backpacker
For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.