THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Bulawayo
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Things to Do in Bulawayo
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Matobo National Park, Bulawayo Railway Museum, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Photography Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Wildlife Encountersfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$195- fromper adultAU$90
Historical Toursfromper adultAU$125
4WD Toursfromper adultAU$195
Photography Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$422
4WD Toursfromper adultAU$82
4WD Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$406
4WD Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$130
Photography Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$227- fromper adultAU$521
Speciality Museums
Historic train museum featuring Zimbabwe's railway heritage, including the personal car of Cecil Rhodes and interactive pump cart activities.
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- Julian DYork, UK20 contributionsFirst of all, amazing day out. Very worthwhile. But, couldn't really find much info about this so I'll lay it out here.
Rent a car. It costs $40 per day in Bulawayo and then just drive in. Then, the cost for park entry is $15 per person, plus $5 for the car. Then we paid $20 per person on top of that for rhino tracking.
It's self drive and you'll see some cool stuff, such as zebras, monkeys, impala, warthog. There are some beautiful rock formations that you can climb on! There are also lizards galore if you are into that.
Then you go to the rhino lodge (whenever you want really). Make sure that you download the map of Matobo on google maps on your phone beforehand, and have the ranger at the entrance mark the rhino person on the map as it was quite hard to find.
We saw the rhinos - you take the ranger with you in the car - and you get out and walk up to them (6m distance). It was emotional to be so close to them.Written 12 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Matty BeeMelbourne, Australia88 contributionsWow, what a delight!
The gentleman here, Gordon, was very helpful, provided interesting history, and kindly explained things about the trains. After he showed us and took us through Cecil Rhodes' personal carriage - so sophisticated and beautiful.
Entrance fee of US$5 per person was reasonable, and very much worth it.
Note: the best part is that you can walk around, in, and on the trains and wagons - so amazing!Written 15 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LFCKOPITE4EVERRancho Mirage, CA239 contributionsInteresting early history of Great Zim and this should be visited in conjunction with Great Zimbabwe ruins to the east. We used Bonaisa with Lesly coordinating and driving.Written 8 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Royalty travel vic fallsVictoria Falls, Zimbabwe74 contributionsif you have not yet visited this place you have not yet lived. Pack your bags and come have the same experiences we've all had.Written 10 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GeneralShamuNew York City, NY1,275 contributionsThis museum is far larger than we anticipated and has so much history about the region - we wish we had more time but they kicked us out. You need at least a few hours if you actually want to read into all the stuff they have here. The live snake exhibit is lovely as well.Written 24 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Klaus GPretoria, South Africa1,039 contributionsWe were fortunate that we arrive in time to see the lions being fed and the verocity of the magnificent animals became apparent. One must remember that this is a rehabilitation sanctuary and animals that have damaged wings or legs don't need such big spaces. The animals looked well fed and cared for.Written 13 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LFCKOPITE4EVERRancho Mirage, CA239 contributionsInterestingly laid out with nice mix of older colonial structures. A good base for excursions north and west ie. Khami, Hwange, Matobo / Matopos & Great Zimbabwe. Yes, a MUST visit and one that further emphasizes Zimbabwe as an extraordinarily beautiful nation. Consider using Bonisa Excursions.Written 8 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Trail490514393483 contributionsAmazing holy place. Attended the morning mass on the Sunday, great singing, felt at home. Felt blessed to have visited a Basilica.Written 8 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- YEBBulawayo, Zimbabwe3 contributionsAmazing building with very good exhibitions, art shop including local books and lovely cafe. Great book launch venue.Written 13 January 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Josh BanksMelbourne, Australia77 contributionsWe spent 90 minutes walking through the Dams' Park. Having not brought any food as we expected the restaurant to be open, we were advised at the gate that it was under renovation for the next couple of months. So if you are keen on eating here (which would be a lovely spot) I'd recommend bringing something. You can walk from the dams side across to the canoeing, zip line and trampoline section. What was really sad was the level of water in the dams. The dam in the main photo is completely empty and the canoeing one would only be half full at the most. This can't be helped, it's just the current drought situation facing the majority of the country. The amphitheatre was well set up, so would be good for schools or even a random family talent show.Written 7 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anony M2 contributionsLocated about 2 hours from Bulawayo. The road is a little rough so a “bakkie” is better than a car but your don’t need 4wd. So, it’s not very hard and not what we’d call remote.
There is some wildlife around - we saw 3 kudu on the way and apparently there are elephants at night there.
The ruins are similar size and style to Khami with several walls, but not as large as Great Zimbabwe. It’s has similar patterns, some different.
The little museum was sweet with some nice displays. Entrance is US$10pp. There is a guide, but he’s not always available due to the very low number of tourists. The other attendant there did very well to tell us everything he could and also showed us a San (bushman) painting in the big rocks. If they don’t show, try tooting your car horn.
There are drop toilets and picnic shelters.
We enjoyed and recommend it despite it being quite low key.Written 2 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Cruiser33249586098Harare, Zimbabwe8 contributionsYesterday we visited the Silozwane Cave and saw very beautiful Bushman cave paintings.The road is a bit rough but the scenery along the way is very spectacular.Amaizing balancing rocks.
Proper hiking shoes are needed and you need to bring your own drinking water from Bulawayo.
You can take a guide from Bulawayo or you can get a local guide at the shops close to Silozwane primary school.
We strongly recommend these caves to travellers who want to see beautiful cave paintings.
Please follow the green arrows from the starting point.
For more information, you can also contact me direct on thembinkosidub22@gmail.com or call at ±263 776531258
Please enjoy your visit to these caves.Written 16 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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