Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
- Safety rating
- 6/10
- Best time to visit
- The cool, dry season from May to October is best for the city and nearby parks.
- Population
- 0.7M
Overview
Zimbabwe's gracious second city is known for its wide colonial avenues, railway heritage and relaxed pace. It's the gateway to the dramatic granite kopjes of Matobo National Park and the country's biggest game reserve, Hwange.
Top attractions
Visit the Natural History Museum, the Railway Museum, and use the city as a base for Matobo National Park and Hwange.
Getting around
Kombis and metered taxis serve the spacious, grid-planned city; a rental car helps for reaching the parks.