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Best Time To Visit Zambezi National Park (Month by Month)

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  1. January: Fair
  2. February: Fair
  3. March: Fair
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Excellent
  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

The best time for wildlife viewing in Zambezi National Park is from June to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season. The Zambezi River becomes a place for animals to gather and, during this dry time, the bush thins out making it easier to see them. Most people visiting the park stay at Victoria Falls, which is rewarding throughout the year, but most dramatic from February to June, when the water is highest. The Falls are still very spectacular, but with less spray and clearer views, over July to September.


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calendar Best Time
June to October (Best time for wildlife viewing)
clock High Season
June to October (The park gets busy during weekends, regardless of the season)
percentage Low Season
January to May (Rates might be lower)
sun Best Weather
April to September (Rains are rare)
raincloud Worst Weather
October to February (Hot and humid once the rains start)

April to October Dry Season – Winter

  • Wildlife is more easily seen as the bush thins out and animals gather around the river
  • Victoria Falls is generally at or close to its best through the Dry season, but the flow drops significantly over October
  • Days are bright and filled with sunshine
  • The chances of contracting malaria are lower since there are fewer mosquitoes
  • It is cooler (except in October)
  • Victoria Falls gets crowded
  • The air is dusty
  • Warm clothing is recommended for early morning game drives, which can be cold

November to March Wet Season – Summer

  • The landscape is lush and green
  • There are fewer visitors in the town of Victoria Falls, and rates might be lower
  • Newborn animals are present
  • With the arrival of migratory birds, bird watching is at its best
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
  • From October to December, the flow of the Zambezi River is at its lowest and Victoria Falls is less spectacular than in other months
  • Some roads become muddy and difficult to drive on
  • The heat and humidity can become unbearable

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

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

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