Bulawayo is inhabited by roughly 1 300 000 people and is the second major city in Zimbabwe. Bulawayo has a charm of its own and Africa’s largest steam train museum. The locality was chosen by King Lobengula and named Gubulawayo which is Ndebele word for ‘the place of slaughter’ in order to commemorate the battle achievements of his people. 

Bulawayo’s roads are wide and sprawling. It is a city lived by history, from the grand and long established Bulawayo Club to the Natural History Museum, the largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere boasting a collection of 75 000 animals and vintage steam trains. 

Places to visit:

The Mzilikazi Art and Craft Centre, Khami ruins and the city itself with full of ancient historical buildings. Bulawayo is the country’s railway junction and marshalling yard. 

Matobo Hills "bald headed ones" granite outcrops are found 50 km from Bulawayo. It is home to both ancient and recent history. Here is Rhodes’ grave at the world’s view where one can have a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape. 

Matobo National Park will appeal to all nature and wildlife lovers especially with its rare species of white rhino and black eagle. It is here where some of the best rock paintings done by hunter-gatherers can be found.

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