Things to do in Bulawayo

Explore the famous Victoria Falls National Park and Bridge on a walking tour run by enthusiastic locals. Enjoy contact with Zimbabwean and Zambian bush and wildlife, a local art market and museum, and an eye-opening gorge on this unique opportunity to visit the Southern African wilderness. Begin the tour at our town office. From there, walk about 15 minutes with a local guide, who navigates a path through the African bush. Enjoy this opportunity to encounter wildlife such as impalas, warthogs, and baboons under the careful supervision of the tour guide. Next, admire local artistry at the Victoria Falls Craft Markets, where local artists sculpt works that symbolize African wildlife such as elephants, rhinoceroses, and giraffes. Made from natural materials like fibers, wood, clay, and stone, take this opportunity to get a keepsake. After passing the crafts market, cross the Zambian border post and continue walking for about 10 minutes and listen to the impressive, thunder-like crashing of the falls. Then stroll across the Victoria Falls Bridge, learn of its stunning history and experience the breathtaking views of parts of the Zimbabwean and Zambian Falls (no $50 entrance fee), the gorge and Zambezi River. Our tour also includes a stop at small museum site and admire a small-scale model of the bridge along with historic photos and documentation from the time it was built. Then head back over the border, check out the wildlife once again, and finish where the tour started.

Explore the famous Victoria Falls National Park and Bridge on a walking tour run by enthusiastic locals. Enjoy contact with Zimbabwean and Zambian bush and wildlife, a local art market and museum, and an eye-opening gorge on this unique opportunity to visit the Southern African wilderness. Begin the tour at our town office. From there, walk about 15 minutes with a local guide, who navigates a path through the African bush. Enjoy this opportunity to encounter wildlife such as impalas, warthogs, and baboons under the careful supervision of the tour guide. Next, admire local artistry at the Victoria Falls Craft Markets, where local artists sculpt works that symbolize African wildlife such as elephants, rhinoceroses, and giraffes. Made from natural materials like fibers, wood, clay, and stone, take this opportunity to get a keepsake. After passing the crafts market, cross the Zambian border post and continue walking for about 10 minutes and listen to the impressive, thunder-like crashing of the falls. Then stroll across the Victoria Falls Bridge, learn of its stunning history and experience the breathtaking views of parts of the Zimbabwean and Zambian Falls (no $50 entrance fee), the gorge and Zambezi River. Our tour also includes a stop at small museum site and admire a small-scale model of the bridge along with historic photos and documentation from the time it was built. Then head back over the border, check out the wildlife once again, and finish where the tour started.

Unleash your adventurous spirit on an exciting journey to the Matobo Hills, and witness the magic of a wild area with a long human history and diverse plants and wildlife. Track rhinos and unravel the secrets behind the Bushmen paintings that led to the successful reintroduction of these magnificent creatures to the Matobo National Park. Take in awe-inspiring views of the landscape, balancing rocks, and other sacred and historical sites, including the final resting place of European colonist Cecil Rhodes. Learn about the Ndebele Kings' interaction with the first European settlers and the Matabele wars, where 3000 warriors killed the Shangani Patrol. Your knowledgeable guide will ensure that you make the most of your Matobo experience, providing opportunities to spot animals and birds. Conclude your journey with a delightful lunch at a favorite spot in the enchanting Matobo Hills, where you can savor a delectable meal prepared with local flavors and culinary expertise.

Explore the famous Victoria Falls National Park and Bridge on a walking tour run by enthusiastic local guides from Savannah Adventures Safaris.. Enjoy contact with Zimbabwean and Zambian bush and wildlife, a local art market and museum, and an eye-opening gorge on this unique opportunity to visit the Southern African wilderness.>Begin the tour at the Victoria Falls post office. From there, walk about 15 minutes with a local guide, who navigates a path through the African bush. Enjoy this opportunity to encounter wildlife such as impalas, warthogs, and baboons under the careful supervision of the tour guide. Next, admire local artistry at the Victoria Falls Craft Markets, where local artists sculpt works that symbolize African wildlife such as elephants, rhinoceroses, and giraffes. Made from natural materials like fibers, wood, clay, and stone, take this opportunity to get a keepsake. After passing the crafts market, cross the Zambian border post and continue walking for about 10 minutes and listen to the impressive, thunder-like crashing of the falls. Then stroll across the Victoria Falls Bridge and experience the breathtaking views that it has to offer of the gorge and Zambezi River.To wrap up the tour, stop at a small museum site and admire a small-scale model of the bridge along with historic photos and documentation from the time it was built. Then head back over the border, check out the wildlife once again, and finish at the post office where the tour started.

Explore the famous Victoria Falls National Park and Bridge on a walking tour run by enthusiastic locals. Enjoy contact with Zimbabwean and Zambian bush and wildlife, a local art market and museum, and an eye-opening gorge on this unique opportunity to visit the Southern African wilderness.>Begin the tour at the Victoria Falls post office. From there, walk about 15 minutes with a local guide, who navigates a path through the African bush. Enjoy this opportunity to encounter wildlife such as impalas, warthogs, and baboons under the careful supervision of the tour guide. Next, admire local artistry at the Victoria Falls Craft Markets, where local artists sculpt works that symbolize African wildlife such as elephants, rhinoceroses, and giraffes. Made from natural materials like fibers, wood, clay, and stone, take this opportunity to get a keepsake. After passing the crafts market, cross the Zambian border post and continue walking for about 10 minutes and listen to the impressive, thunder-like crashing of the falls. Then stroll across the Victoria Falls Bridge and experience the breathtaking views that it has to offer of the gorge and Zambezi River.To wrap up the tour, stop at a small museum site and admire a small-scale model of the bridge along with historic photos and documentation from the time it was built. Then head back over the border, check out the wildlife once again, and finish at the post office where the tour started.

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Bulawayo, the City of Kings, on this immersive tour. Learn about the city's history as the first settlement of the Ndebele Kings at the prime location of Bulawayo Dolobho. Delve into the development of Zimbabwe's railway system at the Railway Museum, where you can see Cecil Rhodes' personal railway coach from 1897. Marvel at the stunning Victorian-era architecture of the post office, Art Gallery, Exchange Building, City Hall, and Joshua Nkomo statue along the main street. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the oldest township, Makokoba, as your local guide takes you on a tour of the area's oldest homes and introduces you to its residents. Experience the flavors of the local cuisine at nearby eateries, and pass through the arts and crafts center, where local artisans are at work.

Tired of eating the western style food being served in the hotels around Victoria Falls and curious to explore some local food and drinks? Taste the chibuku beer, it is a sorghum-based beer based on the traditional Umqombothi home-made beer the people of southern Africa have been knocking back since time immemorial. Mashed by hand and brewed in earthenware pots over woodfires, no religious ceremony or social gathering was complete without it. We schedule the brief 45 min guided tour around lunch and dinner time,..so you may just have a meal at your favorite spot right after the tour finishes. Bon Appetit! We meet at our Savannah Adventure tour desk at N1 Hotel where you will sample baobab juice, chibuku beer and roasted maize . Then you visit with our guide a Restaurant situated around a train carriage under a huge safari tent, a local Craft Brewery, a Gin Factory, a local hang out where you get the Zimbabwean Sadza and a Western Style place. You have a chance to look at the menus of them and can get a nice idea where you may eat after the tour or in the days to come. At our last restaurant you will be able to choose 4 out of 8 samplers to get a taste on local cuisine. You can choose between: Air dried Zimbabwean Biltong Mopani Worms Wood fired roasted peanuts Karpenta (fish) Amagwinya ( dough balls) Oyster Mushroom Mutakura (mixed bean snack) and Chicken feet. We are sure you will be delighted to have the opportunity to discover with our guide the local hangouts and maybe visit them during your stay in Victoria Falls. Come book with us....and get the real taste of Zimbabwe.

Explore the famous Victoria Falls National Park under Bridge on a hike run by enthusiastic locals. Enjoy contact with Zimbabwean and Zambian bush and wildlife, a local art market and museum, and an eye-opening gorge on this unique opportunity to visit the Southern African wilderness. Begin the tour at our town office at the N1 Hotel. From there, walk about 20 minutes with a registered guide, who navigates a path through the African bush. Enjoy this opportunity to encounter wildlife such as impalas, warthogs, and baboons under the careful supervision of the tour guide. Next, admire local artistry at the Victoria Falls Art Garden along the way, where local artists sculpt works that symbolize African wildlife such as elephants, rhinoceroses, and giraffes. Made from natural materials like fibers, wood, clay, and stone, take this opportunity to get a keepsake. After passing the crafts market, cross the Zambian border post and continue walking for about 10 minutes and listen to the impressive, thunder-like crashing of the falls. Then the steep hike down below the Victoria Falls Bridge starts. l Learn of its stunning history and experience demanding 15 min hike down the gorge to the banks of the might Zambezi river. The path is a mix between stairs and un even terrain. We will rest along the river banks, admire the views and the nature, before we get ready for the demanding hike up to the top. Then head back check out the wildlife once again, and finish where the tour started.

Special rate for Zimbabwean Residents only: Explore the vast genuine wilderness of the Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe which has two main game-viewing sections and thus the Zambezi (National Park) River Game Drive, with an extensive network of roads along the river accessed through the main gate of the Park, The roads are in reasonable condition, but please note that they do close the park after heavy rains. . Savannah Adventures leaves 30 minutes before all other Safari companies in Victoria Falls. Why? We want to offer our guests the opportunity to be there first before all others get there, and this way have a chance to see more wildlife. Zambezi National Park together with Victoria Falls National Park cover an area of 56,000 hectares. Using an open four-wheel-drive vehicle, the game drive allows the guests to discover many interpretations of the bush and all its inhabitants, related to them by our suitable trained and qualified guides. When we reach the national park entrance , the guide will handle the formalities and do the official briefing once inside the park. After the briefing, we continue with our drive and a wide variety of larger mammals may be found within the Zambezi National Park including elephants, lions buffalo and leopard. In addition, herds of different antelopes and different species of game can be viewed. However the park is not a fenced area as the animals are always on the move meaning to say its all about being at the right place , at the right time. Its not a Zoo but a game of luck. The Zambezi river is also home to over is 75 species of fish and is famous for its bream and tiger fish As we continue with the drive, upstream along the Zambezi River Drive, there are 25 numbered sites where we will use one of these sites to take a break, have a light snack and stretch our legs after a long drive. The morning safari sets off at 0600hrs and a light breakfast of muffins, fruits, hard boiled eggs, tea/coffee and mineral waters are served. The afternoon safari departs at 1500hrs and soft drinks, beer, mineral waters and a snack platter are offered. These sites are attractively situated on the banks of the river and sheltered beneath the beautiful shady trees like the Natal Mahogany. Our game drives last between three and four hours in duration. Please kindly note that our rainy season is from November to April and that the weather patterns can directly influence game viewing opportunities. Heavy rains could result in bad road conditions and cause the wildlife to disperse.

Walking Tour name: Walking Tour of Vic Falls City Duration of the Tour – 1H 30min Victoria Falls Walking Tour is run by enthusiastic locals, who are happy to share their love for their hometown with you! On our regularly scheduled, guided group tours we offer you an entertaining mix of history, stories, fun facts and useful alternative tips about your stay in Zimbabwe. In this Victoria Falls City Tour, I will be taking you around the Craft Market , then downtown with its historic Train Station linking with the history of the Famous Victoria Falls Hotel. From there, we pass by the Victoria Falls Hotel going to the Kingdom Hotel which was built in 1999. This architectural masterpiece is designed in the style of The Great Zimbabwe Ruins and I will share to you its history and the origins of the country name (Zimbabwe) for about 10 minutes and also having opportunity of taking pictures of the architectural design. After the Kingdom Hotel, we continue exploring for about 15 minutes on a private path through the bush, This path goes through part of the Victoria Falls National Park, which is not bound by any barriers. Therefore, wildlife roam freely in the area and we may encounter wildlife such as Impalas, warthogs, and Baboons. Once we have reached another spectacular panoramic site, you will have the photo opportunity of the gorge, the mighty Zambezi, and the bridge. From there, we will return to the point of origin of the tour. Guide’s information to note on this tour: -The underlined and bold words, above description, are the key words and research information that a guide should be sharing to the guests. -However, Below is the list of key information that a guide should be having knowledge of: Population of Zimbabwe – this includes provinces and Victoria falls population and the year gaining independence and Victoria Falls city status. Cecil John Rhodes and his Dream Train Station – this includes the history of the railway station together with the Vic Falls Hotel Victoria Falls Bridge History of the Kingdom Hotel – this includes history of the great Zimbabwe ruins in Masvingo ,origins of the name Zimbabwe and the Shona people. History of David Livingstone Victoria Falls National Park Zambezi River Adrenaline Activities