Bulawayo
ZimbabweZW
City and province in Zimbabwe
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. Bulawayo covers an area of 546 square kilometres in the western part of the country, along the Matsheumhlope River. Along with the capital Harare, Bulawayo is one of two cities in Zimbabwe that are also provinces.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 665,940
- Coordinates
- -20.150, 28.583
- Timezone
- Africa/Harare
- Elevation
- 1358 m
Overview of Bulawayo
Bulawayo sits in Zimbabwe and reads as a busy regional city. The population is roughly 665,940. It sits at about 1,358 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and sports. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Bulawayo
Nature in Bulawayo
(21)For nature, expect Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Bulawayo's own activity tags.
Culture in Bulawayo
(18)Bulawayo records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bulawayo. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Sports in Bulawayo
(14)Under sports, Bulawayo is tagged with Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 14 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Bulawayo's own activity tags.
Adventure in Bulawayo
(11)Bulawayo's adventure entries include Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Bulawayo's recorded activities. 11 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Bulawayo
(11)On the water sports side, Bulawayo offers Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bulawayo. That is 11 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Bulawayo
(10)Nightlife lovers get Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Bulawayo's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Bulawayo
(6)Our data lists Farms, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths as wellness options here. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Bulawayo's own activity tags.
Family in Bulawayo
(4)Bulawayo's family entries include Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Bulawayo is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Bulawayo
(2)The shopping shortlist for Bulawayo: Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Bulawayo's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Bulawayo
(2)Under other activities, Bulawayo is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Bulawayo's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Bulawayo
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Bulawayo is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Africa/Harare.
Similar destinations
Places near Bulawayo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bulawayo known for?
- Bulawayo is mainly a destination for nature, culture and sports, set in Zimbabwe with around 665,940 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Bulawayo?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Bulawayo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Bulawayo?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Bulawayo located?
- Administratively, Bulawayo sits in Zimbabwe — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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