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Bulawayo (⫽ b ʊ l ə ˈ w ɑː j oʊ ⫽, ⫽-ˈ w eɪ oʊ ⫽; Northern Ndebele: Bulawayo) is the second largest city in Zimbabwe, and the largest city in the country's Matabeleland region. The city's population is disputed; the 2022 census listed it at 665,940, while the Bulawayo City Council claimed it to be about 1.2 million.
- Drop by Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe. Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe houses an exceptional collection of items that throw light on the country’s geological, environmental as well as anthropological history, along with an array of local gemstones.
- Check out Bulawayo Railway Museum. Chuck aside the fact whether you’re a train enthusiast or not, and go on a tour of the brilliant Bulawayo Railway Museum.
- Shop some at Makokoba Town Market. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Touted to be Bulawayo’s oldest township, Makokoba oozes an effervescently rustic flavour with its setting, people, and atmosphere.
- Grab the best at Giga & Sons. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. All you shopaholic men, do NOT forget a trip to this local gem in Bulawayo.
- Walk in the Matobo Hills. Called “Matopos” for short, the Matobo National Park is an expanse of granite hills and rock formations, an area of spiritual significance and natural grandeur.
- Visit the Natural History Museum. This rather odd-looking circular building is an intriguing place to spend a few hours. My favourite part of the museum is on the ground floor, where taxidermy African animals have been presented in scenes showing their natural habitats.
- See rescued animals at Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage. Chipangali is where injured wild animals can be cared for, and prepared for release if possible.
- Visit the Railway Museum. Any fan of locomotives or African history will love to visit the Railway Museum. Here, you can find Rhodes’ own personal carriage which was his personal form of transport while he was alive, as well as the transporter of his coffin from Cape Town to Bulawayo after he died.
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Jun 3, 2024 · Bulawayo, second largest city in Zimbabwe and the chief city of Matabeleland (i.e., the Ndebele-dominated western third of the country). The city lies along the Matsheumlope River in the southwestern part of the country, 4,405 feet (1,341 meters) above sea level in undulating savanna terrain.
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Bulawayo is cooled by a prevailing southeasterly airflow most of the year, and experiences three seasons. With little rain and cool, refreshing temperatures during the day, the winter season from May to August is ideal for a visit.
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