Bulawayo
is the 2nd largest city in Zimbabwe after Harare and has a population
of about 0.7 million people. Bulawayo is a major centre for commerce
and industry. The city is linked to other parts of the country
by road with buses offering regular transport from here. Air Zimbabwe
also offers flights from the Harare Airport.
Tourist attractions in or near Bulawayo:
Apart from industry and trade, Bulawayo is also home to a tourism
industry. The city is situated within easy reach of some of
Zimbabwe’s
key tourist attractions such as the; Matopo Game Reserve, Chipangall
Wildlife Orphanage, Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls.
Interesting places to visit in Bulawayo include; the Ascot Race
Course, the National Art Gallery, National Museum and National
Gallery. Bulawayo is also an entertaining city with shops, Movie
Theater, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Sports in Bulawayo: The city has for decades experienced world
class cricket action and regularly hosts cricket matches between
the Zimbabwean National team and visiting nations.