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. [edit] Regions[edit] Cities[edit] Other destinations[edit] UnderstandSouthern 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. [edit] Talk[edit] Get in[edit] Get around[edit][add listing] See
[edit] ItinerariesThe 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. [edit][add listing] Do
[edit][add listing] EatA 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". [edit][add listing] Drink[edit] Stay safe[edit] Get out
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