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Bulawayo


Within a colonial building is this bar-restaurant that hosts live Afro jazz bands nightly. It's a pretty local scene, but everyone is welcoming and bands start around 8.30pm and play till late. Entry is free.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bulawayo attractions

1. National Art Gallery

0.31 MILES

Set in a beautiful 100-year-old, colonial, double-terrace Edwardian building, the National Art Gallery shows temporary and permanent exhibitions of…

2. Natural History Museum

0.6 MILES

Zimbabwe's largest and best museum makes for an essential visit. Set over three floors, it offers a great overview of the country's natural,…

3. Bulawayo Railway Museum

1.14 MILES

Whether you're a train enthusiast or not, Bulwayo's Railway Museum rarely disappoints. Its passionate curator, Gordon Murray, will take you on a tour of…

4. Khami Ruins

10.67 MILES

Just 22km from Bulawayo, the Unesco World Heritage–listed Khami Ruins may not have the grandeur of Great Zimbabwe, but it's an impressive archaeological…

5. Matobo National Park

27.79 MILES

Home to some of the most majestic granite scenery in the world, the Matobo National Park is one of the unsung highlights of Zimbabwe. This Unesco World…

6. Rock Art Caves

27.79 MILES

Dotted around the 425-sq-km Matobo National Park are 3000 officially registered rock-art sites, including one of the best collections in the world of San…

7. World's View (Malindidzimu Hill)

27.81 MILES

One of Zimbabwe's most breathtaking sites, the aptly named World's View takes in epic 360-degree views of the park. The peacefulness up here is immense,…