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Bulawayo, also known as the City of Kings, still maintains its charm that has for many years been irresistible to travelers and investors alike ever since it was populated centuries ago. From its spacious road network to massive industrial complex fit to house all kinds of manufacturers the city and its surroundings also have much to offer the tourists, with historical, natural and cultural attractions. |
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| Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage |
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| Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage is a home to orphaned, sick or abandoned wild animals, and has through its specialized experience developed into wildlife breeding and research centre. Animal enclosures are set among landscaped gardens; there is a large walk-in aviary and a tea room for visitors. A visit to chipangali rewards visitors with close-up views of an extremely wide variety of animals and birds. |
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| Tshabalala Sanctuary |
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| Tshabalala Sanctuary is just 10km from the city. It is perfect for visitors who only have a few hours for game viewing. It contains no dangerous predators, but herds of zebra, giraffe, kudu, impala, wildebeest and tsesebe (hartebeest) and other smaller species. There is a small dam attracting wild waterfowl, and walking and cycling is permitted. |
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| Museum of Natural History |
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| Museum of Natural History features magnificent displays of African birds, mammals, insects, human history, minerals and more, including the second largest mounted elephant in the world. The natural history museum is a fascinating archive of the diversity of Zimbabwe’s natural wealth. |
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| Khame Ruins |
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| Khame Ruins is another UNESCO world heritage site. The ruins consist of extensive terraces and passages supported by massive, decorative dry stone walling. Stone construction is estimated to have begun at khame 500years ago, when the city became the seat of the Rozvi rulers. A small museum displays relics and artifacts found at the site, some 10 000years old. |
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| National Art Gallery in Bulawayo |
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| National Art Gallery in Bulawayo is housed in the beautifully restored Douslin house, a colonial building house that boasts of a collection of traditional and modern art, including sculpture. On-site workshops for handmade batiks. The gallery has a shop which sells artwork, curios, sculptures and genuine tribal artifacts. |
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| Matobo Hills National Park |
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| Matobo Hills National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site. This area of spectacular natural beauty, features huge weathered granite rock formations. It is the spiritual home of the ancient Mwari cult, and holds a long and magical history. The park contains a separate, intensive-conservation game reserve protecting a number of white rhinoceros among other species. The Matobo hills are home to the largest concentration of birds of prey in Africa. |
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| Jairos Jiri Craft Shop |
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| Jairos Jiri Craft Shop was founded by Jairos Jiri to provide a source of income for other disabled groups, the shop offers a wonderful variety of traditional arts and crafts. |
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| Railway Museum |
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| Railway Museum houses a collection of historical steam locomotives, rolling stock and station buildings with a variety of exhibits dating from the earliest days of railway history. |
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