How to Get to Bulawayo

The international tourists who are planning a trip to the enchanting Zimbabwean city of Bulawayo do not have to wreck their brains on how to get to Bulawayo. The splendid city of Bulawayo boasts of a well-connected and very developed network of transportation. Bulawayo also known as the "City of Kings". It is a multicultural city with most residents able to speak at least three languages (including English, Ndebele, Kalanga, Sotho, Nambya, Tonga and Venda). The majority of the Bulawayo's population belongs to the Ndebele ethnic and language group, who descend from a 19th century Zulu migration and are a minority in Zimbabwe.

The city is rich in historical associations and is the home of the National Museum. Nearby are the ancient Khami ruins, while to the south is the Rhodes Matopos National Park, notable for its exotic formations of huge walls boulder. Dams with excellent fishing, caves with rock paintings, Cecil Rhodes' grave and a well-stocked game park make this area popular with visitors.

Getting to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe is quite easy either by air or by bus. From capital Harare, Bulawayo can also be reached by train which runs about once every day from Harare to Bulawayo. Other ways are:

 

Getting to Bulawayo by Air

 
For Getting to Bulawayo by air the international tourists have to board the flights to Bulawayo, which are operated by the famous international airways of the world. The national airline companies of Zimbabwe also run daily flights to Bulawayo. By Air You can use Air Zimbabwe, South African Airways from Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, South Africa. The duration of the flights to Bulawayo will depend on the airline the international passengers are traveling with. Many international airline companies also operate non-stop flights to Bulawayo.

Boarding the non-stop flights to Bulawayo is a pragmatic way of reaching the tourist destination of Bulawayo as it helps to save the traveling time. The JM Nkomo Airport of Bulawayo serves as the main aviation hub of the city of Bulawayo. All the international flights arrive and depart from the JM Nkomo Airport of Bulawayo. The foreign tourists can travel aboard the international flights to Bulawayo for getting to Bulawayo.

Getting to Bulawayo by Bus

The striking tourist hub of Bulawayo is punctuated with spectacular tourist attractions. The foreign tourists can reach the enchanting city of Bulawayo from the neighboring tourist destinations by boarding a bus. For getting to Bulawayo by bus the foreign visitors have to contact the bus service providers who operate buses from all the important tourist destinations of Zimbabwe to the fabulous city of Bulawayo. The passengers bound for Bulawayo can experience the fascinating and breathtaking panoramic views while traveling aboard the buses from the nearby tourist destinations. One can also use luxury bus service from Johannesburg like Grey hound, Inter Cape & Path finder, usually costing $50 approx from South Africa to Bulawayo.

Getting to Bulawayo By Taxi

For Getting to Bulawayo the international tourists can also avail the taxi services, which are operated by the various taxi service providers of the city. The foreign visitors can hire a taxi and reach Bulawayo easily and comfortably from the various tourist destinations of the fascinating country of Zimbabwe.

Getting from Victoria Falls the trip takes about 18 hours with expected delays and costs US$12 for First Class and US$8 for Second Class. Bulawayo City reflects rich Zimbabwean culture. You can find variety of western restaurants like K & S Restaurant Robert Mugabe Road, Bulawayo Club Corner, 8th Avenue club.

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