Best Time To Visit Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve (Month by Month)

1. January: Poor
2. February: Poor
3. March: Poor
4. April: Fair
5. May: Good
6. June: Good
7. July: Excellent
8. August: Excellent
9. September: Excellent
10. October: Excellent
11. November: Good
12. December: Fair

1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor

July to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season, is the best time for wildlife viewing in Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve. This is because all water in the bush has evaporated, and animals gather around predictable water sources. During this time, many animals come to drink at Lake Kazuni in front of the camp. However, October is very hot, so it’s not recommended for people who dislike extreme temperatures.

Best Time

July to October (The bush is dry; animals are around the lake)

High Season

July to October (Though the reserve never gets busy)

Low Season

Mid-November to May (The core Wet season)

Best Weather

April to August (It is cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Worst Weather

November to March (Hot and wet)

May to October Dry Season – Winter

• Best time of year for wildlife viewing
• Little rain and lots of sunshine
• The park never gets very busy
• The risk of malaria lessens
• Skies are hazy and the bush looks parched
• Uncomfortable heat in October
• Mornings are cold from May to August

November to April Wet Season – Summer

• Landscapes are green and fresh
• Favorite time for birders as migratory birds are present
• There are many newborn animals
• Wildlife viewing is not as good as in the Dry season
• It is very hot and humid
• Malaria risk rises with the increase in water and mosquitoes
• The road to the park becomes bad and 4x4 vehicles are necessary
• Roads inside the park close after heavy rain

Wildlife Photos

Best Time To Go by Major Park

1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor

1. Liwonde National Park
   1. January: Fair
   2. February: Fair
   3. March: Fair
   4. April: Good
   5. May: Good
   6. June: Good
   7. July: Excellent
   8. August: Excellent
   9. September: Excellent
   10. October: Excellent
   11. November: Good
   12. December: Fair
2. Majete Wildlife Reserve
   1. January: Fair
   2. February: Fair
   3. March: Fair
   4. April: Good
   5. May: Good
   6. June: Good
   7. July: Excellent
   8. August: Excellent
   9. September: Excellent
   10. October: Excellent
   11. November: Good
   12. December: Fair
3. Nyika National Park
   1. January: Excellent
   2. February: Excellent
   3. March: Excellent
   4. April: Excellent
   5. May: Excellent
   6. June: Good
   7. July: Good
   8. August: Good
   9. September: Good
   10. October: Good
   11. November: Excellent
   12. December: Excellent

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