There is a good variety of wildlife in Chizarira National Park, but animals tend to be and densities are low. You might see and , but has become locally extinct. , , , and are all quite common. are common but characteristically secretive, while and are more often heard than seen.
Wildlife Highlights
The rocky terrain is excellent for animals that thrive in that kind of environment, such as , which are often found standing like statues on balancing rocks. are very common and usually spotted scurrying away as a Verreaux’s eagle passes overhead. also love this habitat but sightings are relatively infrequent.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The best time for wildlife viewing in the park is from July to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season. Wildlife is easier to spot then because vegetation is thinner and animals gather around predictable water sources. Roads might become impassable in the Wet Season (November to March).