Beach near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Bulawayo Travel Guide

Zimbabwe

Bulawayo is a large inland city in Zimbabwe, with a population of 665,940. It is in the country’s south-west and has a generally dry inland setting, with wetter summers and drier winters.

Most air travellers arrive through Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ). Bulawayo is not a coastal destination, and there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.

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Local time

665,940

Population

5,247 miles away

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Weather in Bulawayo

Mon

24°

Tue

26°

Wed

26°

Know before you go

Pays in ZWL

Plug type Type D & Type G (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 999

Dial code +263

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Zimbabwe for good service, but not obligatory. A service charge may already be included in restaurant bills, so check first.

Best time to visit Bulawayo

Jan

26°17

Feb

27°14

Mar

28°5

Apr

26°7

May

24°0

Jun

22°0

Jul

23°0

Aug

26°0

Sep

30°0

Oct

30°4

Nov

29°10

Dec

29°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Bulawayo

  1. Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe

    museum

    4 km

  2. AFM Grace City Centre

    religious organization

    4 km

  3. Bulawayo Baptist Church

    baptist place of worship

    4.3 km

  4. Celebration Church of Zimbabwe (Hub)

    christian place of worship

    4.1 km

  5. Word Of life Byo City Center

    religious organization

    4.3 km

  6. Abundant Life Revival Mission Int'

    religious organization

    4.9 km

  7. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Bulawayo

    roman catholic place of worship

    2.1 km

  8. Selborne Park Seventh-day Adventist Church

    christian place of worship

    3.6 km

Getting there

Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport · 13.1 km

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