The Beauty of Bulawayo Beckons
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe is a city that beams with beauty. Its spacious tree-lined streets and parks as well as its lovely colonial structures make it a destination worth visiting. The city serves as a gateway to Matobo National Park and a stopover to Hwange National Park and Vic Falls. Founded in the 1840s by the Ndebele king, Lobengula Khumalo, it is today a relaxed, attractive and airy city. Flying to the city is through the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) located 15.5 miles outside Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Best Time to Visit
Most visitors come to Bulawayo in months of June, November and January. Although those who want to catch Intwasa Festival koBulawayo, Bulawayo's biggest arts and culture event flock to the city in September. Held in various venues within the city, it showcases an assortment of activities like theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literary arts, and fashion. Prepare to spend a little more if you’re visiting during peak seasons, as Bulawayo hotels will be most expensive during these months.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Located 1.2 miles away from the city center is Holiday Inn Bulawayo. A top pick for its location is Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel while Lalani Hotel and Conference Center is set in a scenic neighborhood. Popular tourist destinations in the city include the Bulawayo National Gallery of Zimbabwe, a branch of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and housed in one of the country’s finest monuments. Those interested in historical railways can head to Bulawayo Railway Museum for its exhibits dating back to 1897. Don’t miss out on the trade events at Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, a trade hub and the largest in the region.