The airport is about 24 km from the city center; taxis are available.
Things to do at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International AirportBUQ
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Things to do in Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second city, the heart of Ndebele culture, and the gateway to Matobo National Park — one of southern Africa's most extraordinary landscapes. The UNESCO-listed Matobo Hills are an ancient terrain of balancing granite boulders (kopjes) sheltering over 3,500 documented San Bushman rock art sites, and the grave of Cecil Rhodes at 'World's View.' White rhinos roam the park in good numbers — a genuine conservation success story accessible on foot with guided tracking. The Bulawayo Railway Museum has an outstanding collection of colonial-era steam locomotives.
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Top Tips for Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
- Matobo National Park is about 35 km south of Bulawayo — white rhino tracking on foot and San rock art viewing are the primary experiences.
- Bulawayo's colonial city center, laid out on wide tree-lined grid streets, is one of the best-preserved early-colonial urban landscapes in southern Africa.
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1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestKhami Lounge
At Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bullawayo, Zimbabwe, the Khami Lounge is conveniently located in the Main Terminal on the airside, making it easy to access once you’re ready to settle in before your flight. After you complete passport control and pass through the security check, continue straight ahead and you’ll find this airport lounge directly in front of you. This straightforward location is ideal for travel through BUQ, whether you’re departing Bullawayo or connecting onward, as you won’t need to backtrack or search through multiple areas of the terminal.Book Now
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