The City
City of Kings
Founded by King Lobengula, Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second city — known for jacaranda-lined avenues, colonial architecture and a proud creative scene.
Its streets were famously built wide enough to turn a full span of oxen.
Explore moreKey facts
- Location
- Matabeleland, Zimbabwe
- Founded
- 1840s
- Known for
- Wide avenues
- Nickname
- KoNtuthu ziyathunqa
- Heritage
- Natural History Museum
- Best time to visit
- September – November
Location
Matabeleland, Zimbabwe
Founded
1840s
Known for
Wide avenues
Nickname
KoNtuthu ziyathunqa
Heritage
Natural History Museum
Best time to visit
September – November
