your free PDF travel guide for Bulawayo
best time to go
The best time to go would be all year round because the winter is not that bad, the rain is not heavy and the summer is great.
by mango84
Wikipedia says:
Bulawayo is the second largest city in Zimbabwe, after the capital Harare, with a population of 676,000 (UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator, Zimbabwe, 2005), now estimated on 707,000. It is located in Matabeleland, 439km south-west of Harare , and is now treated as a separate provincial area from Matabeleland. The capital of Matabeleland North is now Lupane, as Bulawayo is a stand-alone province. (...) more....
getting around
getting there
Getting around is simple: either taxi (which is ridiculously cheap) or local commuter buses. Whatever the case the locals are always willing to offer a helping hand in finding transport around.
by mango84
costs & money
budget travel
Very affordable
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traveling with disabilities
orientation
what to eat & drink
music, movies & literature
Definitely a place full of culture and tradition both from the Victorian era to the Ndebele people. The city also showcases Zimbabwe's craftsmanship and creativity in places such as the Mzilikazi Arts and Crafts Centre.
by mango84


