Over 24 hours in Beitbridge

Where to stay?

The Rainbow Beitbridge Hotel gets a somewhat plus from me, the mere size of the hotel itself is enough to be considered a workout in itself as you navigate around the hotel – that just goes to show how much ground you can cover - the rooms are clean, spacious and good place to lay your head and relax as you enjoy your stay... with air conditioning – unlimited WiFi and DSTV - I was hooked on the WiFi for obvious reasons.. The serene setting of the pool and inviting cool blue waters will definitely grab your attention and you’re bound to want to take a swim – plus a great way to cool down in the Beitbridge heat. Trust me when I say you will feel like you’re on another planet. Don’t know how the locals do it. Looking to work out? The hotel has a gym with enough the equipment to get you pumped out and work on that bod or to just stay healthy. The hotel’s restaurant covers breakfast, lunch and dinner and an espresso lounge on location is for those who want to laze about, watch TV and have a few drinks.

I did however, try out their buffet breakfast which was an average breakfast – I didn’t quite enjoy and expected better from such a fine establishment. The dinner on the other end which was chicken schnitzel served with crumbed mushrooms, chips, salad and creamy cheese sauce - I asked for the mushrooms to be added though was slightly above average...Besides the cheese sauce being a bit too thick and the mushrooms lacking seasoning it was a filling meal and was just about satisfactory.

Besides the casino on location – I do think more can be done to spice things up and entertain guest who are just passing through or staying over for whatever period of time.

I would like to add though that besides a few hiccups and once you’ve gotten over some of the disappointing facets of the hotel – you come to appreciate the hotel for all that it is in this border town.

Brekkie

Din Din

Gym

Where is Beitbridge?

Beitbridge is a border town in the province of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. The name also refers to the border post and bridge spanning the Limpopo, which forms the political border between South Africa and Zimbabwe. The town lies just north of the Limpopo River about 1 km from the Alfred Beit Road Bridge which spans the Limpopo River between South Africa and Zimbabwe. The population is dominated by the local Venda people, who are also found across the international border in South Africa. Let me not forget the temperatures are extremely high and it’s best to apply sunscreen and take lots of water to stay hydrated.