Visitors from abroad can fly into Joshua Mqabuko International Airport via South Africa on scheduled flights and from there, either join a tour or rent a vehicle. There are also flights arriving to Bulawayo with Ethiopian Airways that connect with numerous international destinations. The airport in Bulawayo is 19.6km (12mi) from the city centre with taxis the only public transport available. Zimbabwe has an extensive network of roads, in various states of repair. While the roads vary in condition, visitors travelling in sedan vehicles should have no problem, unless they are planning to venture into remote areas, in which case a 4×4 is recommended. Given the high incidence of pedestrians and animals on the road, travel by night is not recommended.
Timing your visit to Bulawayo may depend on the regional activities that you would like to pursue. The city sits at a relatively high altitude with a subtropical climate marked by high humidity. The climate is marked by three “seasons”. From November to April, it is warm with rainfall common in the afternoons. From May to August it is cool, with no rain expected, while September and October are hot and dry. Night-time temperatures are significantly cooler than by day. Bear in mind that the rainy season often equates to inaccessible roads in national parks and remote areas.
