Matabeleland

Matabeleland is a region in the southwest and west of Zimbabwe. It is inhabited by the Ndebele people, who settled here in the mid-1800s. Regions Cities Binga Bulawayo Victoria Falls Other destinations Understand Southern Matabeleland is for the greater portion of the year hot and dusty. Baobab trees are common, as are mopani. The grasslands glow in the deep afternoon sun. Talk Get in Get around See See the rock formation at Balla Balla. Visit Chipingali Wildlife Orphanage. Itineraries The largest town in Matabeleland is Bulawayo, renowned for its wide streets built to allow a wagon with a 10-oxen team to do a U-turn. Bulawayo has an airport, which makes it an ideal starting point. From Bulawayo one can travel south to Matobo for a day's slow drive thru the exotic landscapes, or westward to Khami Ruins, to see miniature versions of the stone ruins found at Great Zimbabwe. Do Go to Matobo! Eat A local delicacy is the mopani worm: these caterpillars are dried in the sun, and sold as a snack food. The staple food is mealie meal, made into a stiff porridge known as "sadza". Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!