Zimbabwe travel guide
What to see in Bulawayo
The second city, gateway to Matobo National Park with its rocks and rock art.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to October
Bulawayo highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Matobo National Park
Balancing rocks, a World Heritage Site.
- Rhinos in Matobo
Tracking on foot.
- Natural History Museum
A large collection.
- Khami Ruins
A World Heritage Site.
- Railway Museum
Steam locomotives.
Day trips from Bulawayo
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Bulawayo
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bulawayo are from April to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to March
Rainy season
From November to March it rains and it’s hot; safaris are harder.
What to do: Safari from July to October; the falls carry the most water from March to May.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a local restaurant or the camp. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Zimbabwe guide.
Frequently asked questions about Bulawayo
What to see in Bulawayo?
Matobo National Park, Rhinos in Matobo, Natural History Museum, Khami Ruins and Railway Museum.
What to see in Bulawayo in one day?
Don’t miss Matobo National Park, Rhinos in Matobo, Natural History Museum, Khami Ruins and Railway Museum. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Bulawayo?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bulawayo are from April to October.
What day trips can you take from Bulawayo?
Matobo.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.