Bulawayo is the second-largest city in Zimbabwe after the capital Harare, with, as of the ever disputed 2012 census, a population of 653,337 while Bulawayo Municipal records indicate a population of 1,200,750. This understating of population by the government is due to the marginalisation of the Matabeleland region by the government since 1980 in a bid to avail less resources. With a population of 620,000 in 1992 Bulawayo cannot have a population of 653 337 20 years later when it is exhausting its land due to housing expansion. It is in Matabeleland, 439 km (273 mi) southwest 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 metropolitan province.
Restaurants in Bulawayo
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Wanderlust Campers Africa organises budget overland safaris and African adventure tours. Our budget safaris are a guaranteed adventure tour, be it camping in the wilds of Africa, visiting remote destinations off the beaten track as well as the big highlights of Africa or township drives in the city.
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Bushman Safaris operates walking tours in the Matopos National Park with the opportunity to track rhinos on foot, experience rich history through rock cave paintings, marvel at the vast landscapes and visit the famous Worldsview one of the highest places in the park and resting place of Cecil John Rhodes. Plenty of opportunities to see wildlife on the drive and time allowing get to visit sacred sites and local communities.
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Constructed in the 16th century, this is a site of the former capital and major trading city.
One of the second biggest heritage sites in Zimbabwe located 22km west of Bulawayo city built before the 18th century by the Rozvi Mambo Dynasty.
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Since 1964 this four-story museum has been an important homage to the history, culture and people of Africa.
This is a wonderful museum! It has taxidermy examples of the local wildlife, from large to small, mammals, reptiles, & birds! In the central courtyard are housed live snakes, and there are excellent exhibits about the local culture and industries upstairs.
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Entrance to the park very steep.We still remember driving through the park on a very hot day. Saw some game-no rhino.though. Entrance fee to climb the kopje to Rhode ‘s grave rather steep. Ah, well , World’s View worth it. It’s a magical place up there. Ignore the monuments, lie on your back, gaze at the cloudless cobalt sky and listen to the song of the wind as it caresses the balancing rocks. Very peaceful. Watch the sun go down .
4.5 based on 74 reviews
This lovely Castle is a few streets away from our old home in Bulawayo. Lovely room and gardens service is the usual high standard and very friendly staff.
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