The entrance fee for Zimbabwean adults is $3 and for children $1. $7 for adults from SADC and $10 for international tourists. The first floor is solely dedicated to different species ranging from reptiles to amphibians. The second floor is rich with our cultural background. It showcases the similarities across Southern East African people. This is perfect for an educational trip. Do not miss out Hopefully the lighting will be fixed soon

Hidden gem. Amazed to see so much history and such an extensive catalogue of natural and man made items. I recommend 💯

It’s massive and rich in artefacts and history, it’s well maintained, but I think more can be done, it is especially quiet and peaceful on weekdays, so if you want a moment alone with history, that’s the best time to go. It costs about 3 bucks and you can be there till it closes at 5

A fantastic place to visit to truly understand the history of Zimbabwe and how it came to be and its huge relationship with other Sadac countries and the different natural resource you can find You don’t have to buy tickets before hand you buy at the entrance It costs $7 if you from sadac and $10 if you a international visitor and I think $1 if you are Zimbabwean

Amazing historical site, Had a great time.

It was such a nostalgic visit for me, it still feels the same from my childhood. But I think they can stand to update a few exhibits, and maybe liven up things a bit to draw in a younger crowd.

Beautiful place with well kept artefacts and details on the displayed items. The ventilation could be improved though especially if there is a lot of people visiting. The staff were friendly and courteous. There are different prices for entry. US$3 for locals (Zimbabwe citizens ) must produce ID's .

Very reasonably priced. Doesn't offer a tour guide. Only got to know when we were almost done that the closed sections could be viewed with one of the staff members. The trains are well preserved and easily accessible. Even managed to go into a tanker

Interesting museum ran by a passionate and a very kind men. There's a big collection of trains, including private Cecil Rhode car. You can ride on a trolley/push car. If you have some free time in Bulawayo, it's worth a visit.

Great historical experience like a time travel. Mr Murray is very committed and passionate about the museum. It's really amazing. To me one of the top attractions in Bulawayo. Must see.

Everyone visiting Bulawayo should make their trip here. Fascinating exhibits that transport you into the past. What's great is you can climb into the trains and carriages. Make sure you ask to go into Rhodes's own carriage and ask lots of questions of the very informative guide

The museum is an absolutely amazing place, huge, full of exhibits showcasing the history of railways in Zimbabwe. I spent a fascinating over 3 hours there, and I could have spent twice as much.

The staff here are incredibly friendly and passionate about the history of the railways of Zimbabwe. There are a lot of engines to walk round and look at, as well as some informative displays. My only criticism is that you need the guide book to discover information about the engines there are no plaques with each engine. Fantastic to take children to as you are free to explore and climb into the engines, at your own risk of course. Some lovely souvenir stamps were given to us by the curator as we were leaving. Hopefully one day the railways will be up and functioning again in Bulawayo!

A wonderful museum! My children and I were absolutely delighted! There is an opportunity to visit the inside of a real train, ride a railcar on your own, find yourself in the atmosphere of the middle of the last century, call from a red English telephone booth. Lots of detailed photographs and exhibits. This museum was once visited by the President of Zimbabwe and other dignitaries. Very friendly manager, if asked politely, will lead the tour. You can take pictures. Visit this wonderful museum, you will not regret it!

I had an absolutely amazing time volunteering at Chipangali. Met friends for life, and learnt so much. You can tell that while Zimbabwe has been going through rough times, this is a place and family still trying their best to care for some of the local wildlife.

Chipangali is more than a wildlife orphanage, it’s a place that changed people. The relationships formed between volunteers are unlike anything else. You start as strangers but after long days of feeding, cleaning, and caring for animals together, you become a family. There’s a shared purpose that bonds everyone, the absolute passion in caring for the wildlife. Ryan and Mickayla are at the heart of that experience. Their dedication sets the tone for the entire orphanage. They don’t just care for the animals, they teach, inspire, and make every volunteer feel welcome. Their energy and knowledge create an environment where you truly understand why they do what they do, and the impact you’re helping make. Chipangali isn’t just a place you can volunteer, it’s a place that stays with you forever. The friendships i built, the memories i made, and the appreciation i gained for the animals and people who fight every day to protect them will forever be in my heart. Chipangali is truly an amazing place and i can’t wait to come back again.

I volunteered here for 2 weeks in Feb 2025. My only complaint is I wish I spent more time here! It was such a short time because the sanctuary is massive with lots of information to learn. The Wilson family that runs the orphanage has a real passion for all the animals. All the staff is really hardworking and very welcoming as well. Mickayla (volunteer coordinator) is extremely knowledgeable and patient if you have many questions (as I did!) This is the sort of job you do not do for the financial reward, as it is most definitely a reward of the animals welfare above all else. I would love to be able to return again one day!!

If I could give you just one piece of advice, it would be this: book the flight. Don’t overthink it, just go. Chipangali was so much more than I ever imagined. Every day brought something new and unexpected, but what truly made it special was the way the Wilsons welcomed me like family. As someone who’s incredibly close to my own family, I was surprised that I didn’t feel homesick for even a moment. That’s how kind, caring, and genuine they are. Their dedication to the animals is incredible. Every day, they give their all to ensure each animal has the best life possible. What touched me most during my month at Chipangali was the connection I built with the animals. It’s something I’ll carry with me forever. Henry the Bateleur eagle, Apollo the spotted hyena, and the sweet little Bushbabies will always have a piece of my heart. -Anabelle H

Really had a good visit today. Well worth the entrance fee. Lovely lions.

Very disappointed. Not much animals and place didnt smell good. Staff weren't helpful or interested in showing us around. Couldn't see the snakes as after waiting quite some time for someone to open we were told keys were with someone who had gone to the airport.

I was really looking forward to volunteering at a Wildlife Sanctuary in Africa, but what I experienced at Chipangali was really sad and frustrating. The entire facility is messy and in a bad condition, enclosures are old and fences are falling apart. For being a sanctuary, I found the cages to be very small, especially for the big cats. Animals often did not have any water, which is unacceptable as they have nowhere else to go. Some enclosures, like those of snakes, fish and a small bush pig smelled really bad, because they had not been cleaned for months. Overall, they don't clean enclosures regularly and they smell bad, scat and bones are laying around for weeks and old, dirty hay was put into the kudu enclosure. Some animals are in a bad condition; the claws of kudus and sheep are too long so they struggle to walk, the bunnies' nails have not been trimmed for months and a vervet monkey had a skin condition, which could have been treated, but was not, many animals have mites and fleas. Even though it is being advertised, Chipangali does not commit to any research and state that they keep their Brown Hyenas for research purposes, but that is not true. Unfortunately, no one at Chipangali is educated in veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation or management and it shows, because the knowledge about wildlife is limited and wrong vet procedures were taught during the Pre-Vet-Program (e.g. wrong teachings of how to inject an animal, wrong facts about their animals, e.g. hyenas are related to dogs, which is not true). There are several cases of incest among the captive animals, which is justified by Chipangali stating, this is natural, which is also not true. The management and organization here is very poor and there is rarely any volunteer coordination. Healthy animals have been taken from the wild, undocumented, for no reason, which could be seen as illegal poaching. Chipangali says they use their animals for educational purposes, but many of these animals are behind the scenes and the quality of education is very low. All lions have been born at Chipangali, but they did not document, when they have been born etc. There is also no record of when animals have been given medicine and it was often forgotten to give (e.g. deworming animals on time, one cat had worms for a long time and was not treated even though it is highly contagious.) Many animals at the facility could be released, but it is sadly not happening. When animals die, the cause of death is not being checked. During my time there, a chameleon had died because volunteers had sprayed it with too much water as no one showed them how to take care of these sensitive reptiles. When wild animals are being caught on farms, they stay in a tiny trap cage at Chipangali for 2 weeks before they can be released. During that time, a leopard had bitten of the tip of her tail and broken off her canine tooth, a jackal completely scarred his face. Then these animals are being released into unknown areas, very far away and are not being monitored. Is this how conservation works? There are several baboons living in isolation for years, which is very cruel for such social beings and when other sanctuaries offered to integrate these primates into their own troops, Chipangali declined the offer. Unfortunately, Chipangali often talked very badly about other ethical sanctuaries and accused them of horrible things, like killing animals to get babies, which is serious defamation. It seems they don't deal well with competition. Chipangali does not have any relevant collaborations with conservation organizations and seems to bash on everyone, who does not agree with the way they are doing things. I have complained many times about the conditions there, but it was always blocked and ignored. To me it seems like they don't deal well with criticism, which is sad, because I wish the conditions for animals would become better. Lastly, Chipangali gave me the impression they are more of a run-down, messy, private zoo and not a wildlife sanctuary.

Wonderful experience. It seems not very well known. My driver didn’t even know this place but he was so amazed and will bring his family with him next time. Read the history before your visit. Not much explanation on the site.

Nice place to visit and ruins are impressive from a historic point of view. Toilets were a disaster when we were there. Very sad as there were loads of children around and you don't want your child to have to go to these

In Zimbabwe, Khami ruins are second only to Great Zimbabwe in their significance and beauty. They are from later period and quite different in style. You can still admire amazing dry stone masonry, but instead of free standing walls here you can see retaining walls due to poorer quality of stone. Ruins have a couple of remote parts interesting to explore with a guide. There is a small museum on the site.

A beautifull site, harkening back to the days of old. A perfect connection to what life was in the 1400s. A shear spectacle of community and ingenuity from a time when humanity did not have as much tooling nor engineering knowhow.

The ruins are spectacular. So much detail to the craft. It is a good hike as you go up and down terrain. It is good for a family outing on a weekend. There is a picnic spot also.

Great place to learn about architectural and cultural heritage of Zimbabwe. There good braai spots and safe parking. The guides and hosts are very knowledgeable. The place is well kept In 2022, they were only accepting cash either in local currency or forex. They do not accept any form of electronic payment.

If you love Zimbabwean/Southern African history then Khami ruins should be very close to the top of your bucketlist after Great Zimbabwe of course. Many ethnic groups such as the Shona, the Kalangas and the Venda trace their history to Khami. The place won't disappoint - the drywalling is great and well preserved. In my opinion the architecture is much better than the one at great Zimbabwe. The great enclosure at Great Zimbabwe is much bigger though. However, nothing beats the chevron patterns at Khami in my opinion. Certain sections of the Khami walls are collapsing. I wish more could be done to preserve the site. There are good tour guides there and a museum that helps shed more light into Zimbabwean history. There is also a cross at the site which is testimony to how the ancients used to trade with early Portuguese explorers. I highly recommend visiting the site.

Beautiful venue, lush grounds, sometimes hard to find someone onsite

Beautiful place , theres a pool functional in summer . The lions den makes awesome pizzas , the bar has an ok cocktail and drinks choice. Its perfect for any summer outing even with the little ones

Beautiful venue for hosting events e.g weddings, conferencing etc

Absolutely stunning venue. Garden well maintained. Staff is very friendly.

Absolutely the Best Wedding venue! The Gardens are amazing! I had an amazing Wedding Photoshoot here! Booking with Amy was a breeze.Thank you Amy and the rest of the Nesbitt Castle Team for making my Special day extra Special!!

Generally an ok place but I didn't like the fact that only the front of the castle is being neatly maintained while the back and other parts are an eye sore. Had pizza with my kids, it wasn't bad and service was good.

We are having a blast day at the wedding party at Nesbitt Castle

A great place to see the upcoming artists from our youth. Sadly, there were no booklets to take as souvenirs. Hopefully, in the future each artist can attach a personal statement with a brief description of what they showcase. Change is hard to find so do bring loose money when paying the entrance fee.$2 for adults $1 for kids

The concept of the gallery is nice, but it is way overprized for what you get to see. Only 5 very small galleries ( 7 artworks each). We went in and after 30 minutes we saw everything. For that you pay 15 dollars as a tourist. We really regret our visit, not his money worthed.

The building is part of the experience as it is an old style building. There's a decent amount of paintings and sculptures showcasing both local talent and private collections, but it's rather empty. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. The sales shop has pieces, books, and collections ranging from $2 to $500. Unfortunately, they didn't have change, which is rather disappointing.

Staff was friendly but I couldn't buy a small keepsake from the shop because they didn't have change. The art is beautiful but sparse. Very few artifacts on display. Got to meet some artists in their studios too.

Greatly overpriced gallery ($15 for international visitors) with very limited content. The small galleries have minimal artwork and there's a total lack of historical works, save for the building itself. The only good thing we found is the possibility for local artists to have a studio on site. Finished our visit in just over half an hour and felt ripped off.

The upkeep of this place is excellent,the tranquil atmosphere and various art studios offer an enjoyable experiences. The gallery shop & the café are worth checking out.

Beautiful place, beautiful people and beautiful art. Located in the CBD of Bulawayo the National Gallery houses some of the best art from Southern Zimbabwe. There a quite a few galleries with different themes and artifacts.

A visit to hillside Dams was long overdue and the weather on this day was perfect. It’s a must for anyone who loves the outdoors to visit and the views are beautiful. The dust road could do with a lot of work and I felt like the signs were confusing. There’s not a whole lot on offer but would recommend for an outing with a large group perhaps as picnic or braai.

Beautiful place for walking, but spoiled by inconsiderate individuals who leave litter and walk away from braii areas without clearing up. Although the staff and management are really nice one must wonder at some strange business practices. For example, the adventure area has lots of activities but it would be more successful if they offered promotions; $5 for 3 activities, etc. over the Xmas weekend? Or if you hire the facilities it should allow people to attend without paying entrance? I could go on...

Nice garden and picnic area with short walking trails. It's an easy trip from the entrance to the lake.

Great time... Quite environment... Great hospitality... Great for relaxing, unwinding and braai

Perfect place to enjoy the sun and fresh air during the weekend. Lots of activities including braaing, canoeing, zip line and just chilling. You can carry your cooler boxes, braai stands amongst other things or you can have your lunch by the hideout spot...their pizza is amazing. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. For those interested in getting a place to host their team Building excursions, hillside dams is the right spot. Make sure you carry your ID, entrance fee for both you and your car and lots of sunscreen

Beautiful landscape. Easy, moderate, and challenging walking trails for all experiences. Also have mountain bike trails for those interested. All for 6RTGS ~ $0.50USD.

This is the best refreshing place you can go to . It's lovely nature , peaceful and welcoming environment . It's a very good place