Ho Bulawayo- Melting pot of cultures by Flightbuzz

If Harare is the political capital of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo is the cultural melting pot of the country. The distance between Harare and Bulawayo is about 6 and half hours by car.  Being in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres, the climatic periods are quite different from the countries in the Western hemisphere. Bulawayo sees the monsoons in between November to April and dry winters from May to July.

Wildlife in Bulawayo

Visiting the Zimbabwean delight would certainly be a traveller’s dream. Cheap flights to Bulawayo are available from most of the major airports in UK. When in Bulawayo, be sure to witness nature at its best – the wildlife in Bulawayo. The Chipangali wildlife sanctuary is park aimed at protecting certain wildlife species. Some wild animals here are the African Lion, Black Rhino, varieties of Antelopes, the African elephant among others.

Mguza Nature Reserve Park is a sanctuary for birds. Spreading over 650 acres of land, it is a paradise for bird lovers. Tourists from all over the globe flock here to get their share of nature’s bounty. This park is also used by documentary and wildlife film makers as a part of their projects.

Just imagine the experience a flight to Bulawayo can get you!

Accommodation options

Accommodation options may not consist of International brands but the hotels here consist of moderate accommodations with reasonable prices. From self-serviced apartments to lodges, the options are pretty flexible. Some recommended hotels here are Bulawayo Club, Banff Lodge, Plaza Hotel and Traveller’s Guest House.

Flight Buzz a one stop shop

Crystal travel is always present to meet the traveller’s needs. Apart from offering cheap flight tickets to Bulawayo, Flight Buzz also makes complete package deals to Bulawayo which include Bulawayo flights, accommodation and local sightseeing. The flexibility of Crystal Travel enables it to encompass travellers of all kinds be it economy, business or first class.  

Shopping in Bulawayo

Whether one agrees to it or not, every tourist likes to take back a memento of a place visited. Tendele Curio shop fulfills this want to a T. Containing handicrafts, junk jewellery, artefacts, paintings etc a tourist can really bring back his/her tales of the African Adventure. Induna Arts is another collector’s place containing handicrafts and sculptures of African rituals. Ascot shopping centre is a place good for general shopping.

Zimbabwean Cuisine

When in Zimbabwe, eat what the locals eat. Traditional dishes though available at major restaurants and food outlets are best made by the tribal in rural towns. Certain traditional preparations include Papaya Candy, Roasted Butternut Squash, Peanut Butter Stew, Chicken Liver Stew, Lamb or beef stew, Cornmeal Cake.