Zambezi National Park
Overview
Zimbabwe Parks
Philip has traveled through Zimbabwe several times and is the author of more than 20 guidebooks to various African destinations.
The small, but very scenic, Zambezi National Park is a great destination for a day trip from Victoria Falls. For a real bush experience you can stay in one of the lodges overlooking the Zambezi River inside the park. Elephant and buffalo are regularly seen, as well as giraffe and zebra. There is a good variety of antelope including waterbuck, impala and sable.
Pros & Cons
Wildlife
Four of the Big Five are present, but only elephant and buffalo are likely to be seen. Rhino is absent. Leopard is rarely spotted, while sightings of lion are becoming more common. African wild dog also occur in the park, and the best chance to spot them is during the denning season, from May to August. The river teems with crocodile and hippo.
Scenery
The park has the very scenic Zambezi River as its northern border. The Zambezi River Game Drive runs the length of the park, along the river for about 50km. The vegetation is mainly mopane woodland and riverine forest with some amazing trees, including apple-ring, fig and ebony.
Weather & Climate
The Dry season (April to October) is characterized by temperatures that bounce from morning cold to afternoon warmth and back again. The Wet season (November to March) has a predictable daily pattern of afternoon showers, though mornings are usually clear.
Best Time to Visit
The broad Zambezi River draws many thirsty animals in the Dry season (April to October). This is also when Victoria Falls is at its most thunderous, thanks to the Zambezi’s peak water flows. The Wet season months see less visitors and low-season rates might be available.
Want to Visit Zambezi NP?
Safari Tours to Zambezi NP
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3-Day Victoria Falls Zambezi NP Budget Safari Tour
$950 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Private tourBudgetCottage
You Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Aritsamaye Safaris
5.0/5 – 15 Reviews
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½-Day Zambezi Sunset Cruise
$55 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: ½ Day tourShared tour (max 40 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls Town (End)
Africa Zim Travel & Tours
4.9/5 – 83 Reviews
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½-Day Game Viewing Safari in the Zambezi National Park
$75 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: ½ Day tourShared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls Town (End)
DK Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 24 Reviews
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