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A surprisingly good road, interrupted only by a few potholes and damaged sections (304 km / 6 hours / toll fee 2x 3 USD), brought us from Bulawayo to Great Zimbabwe—the magnificent ruins of a sprawling medieval stone city that served as the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe between the...
Finding suitable parking for our heavy expedition truck in Bulawayo wasn’t easy. Fortunately, we found a safe place next to the MARES (Matabeleland Animal Rescue and Equine Sanctuary) rehabilitation centre. It also allowed us to meet the inspiring founder, Claire Einhorn, who has...
Today, we were invited by Ian Harmer (📞+263 772 224 069) from African Wanderer to explore Matobo National Park, located just 35 km south of Bulawayo. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is renowned for its spectacular granite balancing rocks, extensive San rock art, and one of...
Today, we took an InDrive taxi (20 USD) and travelled along the Old Khami Road, approximately 22 kilometres west of Bulawayo, to visit the Khami Ruins, Zimbabwe’s second-largest ancient stone settlement. Once the capital of the Torwa dynasty between the 15th and 17th centuries, this...
Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second-largest city and the cultural heart of the Matabeleland region. Situated in the country’s southwest on a gently undulating savanna plain along the Matsheumlope River, it lies at an elevation of 1,341 metres above sea level, giving it a pleasant...
The Bulawayo Railway Museum is one of Zimbabwe’s hidden gems, tucked away behind the main railway station in the Raylton suburb of the country’s second-largest city. Established in 1972, the museum charges a modest US$5 entrance fee and offers a fascinating, hands-on journey...