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Masvingo
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Zimbabwe :: Masvingo
:: Masvingo
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Places :: City
Masvingo is one of the oldest city formerly called Fort Victoria during the colonial era and was named after Queen Victoria by the pioneer column around 1890. The name Masvingo was derived from the Shona word 'Rusvingo' which means 'walled in enclosures' with reference to the nearby Great Zimbabwe. Masvingo is the capital city of the Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe. This town is of historical and cultural significance as it is the home to the famous Great Zimbabwe Ruins from where the nations name was derived. The ruins are believed to have been the first dwelling place for the people of Zimbabwe where they built ruins using stones and mortar during the Stone age period. To date the ruins still stands as strong as before and have become one of city attraction and a place not to miss during visit to Zimbabwe. The town major source of income is through agriculture as most of the people in the area are rural, communal farmers. For more information about the city visitors can contact the Masvingo Publicity Association.
| Address : | Masvingo Publicity Association, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe | ||
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| Contact : | Masvingo Publicity Association | ||
| Tel : | +263(0)39 262 643 | ||
| Cellphone Reception : | Intermittent | Main Cellular Network : | Econet. Telecel & Netone |
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| Facilities : | Tour Services | ||||
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| Police Telephone : | +263(0)39 226 2986 |
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| Hospital Telephone : | +263(0)39 262 112 |
| Doctor Telephone : | +263(0)39 266 331 |
| Tourist Information Telephone : | +263(0)39 262 643 |
| Towing Service Telephone : | +263(0)39 226 2646(Motor Sales) / +263(0)77 212 2122(Road Angels) |
| Petrol Type : | ULP/LRP |
| Diesel Type : | Diesel 93, E10 |
| Other Facilities : | Auto Dealer. Fast Food. |
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| Picnics, Golf | |
| Game to View : | Antelope. Nyala. Tsessebe. Eland. Rhino. Zebra. Kudu. Giraffe |
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| More Activities : | Tour of the Great Zimbabwe ruins. View a historical watchtower. Visit lake Mutitikwi & Kyle Recreational Game Park. Playing tennis. |
| Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
| Closest Main Route : | A4&A9 |
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EMERGENCY SERVICES:
Hospital contact is for Masvingo General Hospital. Doctors contact is for Dr Chirengwa.
TOW-INS:
Motor sales: +263(0)39 226 2646. Alternative tow-in: +263(0)78 057 9261 / +263(0)71 808 4297 / +263(0)73 652 3424 (DRIVE Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance). Road Angels: +263(0)77 212 2122(For emergencies).
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