Chizarira National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is our Zimbabwe expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.
The best time for viewing wildlife in Chizarira National Park is from July to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season. Wildlife is more easily seen at this time because the vegetation is thinner and animals gather at water sources. Roads can become impassable during the Wet season (November to March).
April to October Dry Season – Winter
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Animals are easier to spot because they gather around rivers and waterholes and the vegetation is thinner
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Rain is rare and skies are clear and sunny
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The number of mosquitoes decreases, reducing the malaria risk
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It is dusty and dry
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It gets cold at night; warm clothes are required for early morning game drives
November to March Wet Season – Summer
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The scenery is green with lush vegetation
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This is the season for migratory birds; birding is at its best
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Road conditions deteriorate
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Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
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Afternoons are very hot and humid