Harare is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe, located in the country’s northeastern region. Set at an elevation of about 1,490 meters (4,890 feet) above sea level, the city enjoys a pleasant highland climate that remains mild for most of the year. Originally known as Salisbury during Bri
Bulawayo is the second-largest city in Zimbabwe, after Harare, and serves as the capital of Matabeleland. The city is often called “KoBulawayo” in the local Ndebele language, meaning “the place of killing” — a name that dates back to ancient tribal wars. But don’t