A wide variety of animals, including , and , have access to Zambezi National Park from surrounding areas. and are common on the banks of the Zambezi River, which teems with and . The park also has a good number of antelopes, including and .
Wildlife Highlights
Numerous bask in the Zambezi River and can sometimes be seen crossing between the riverbanks and islands. Troops of often sit in riverside palm trees, while male show off their impressive horns and colonies of scurry around the undergrowth. Chamabonda Vlei is a good place to look for lion, giraffe, zebra and the majestic and .
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
From June to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season, is the best time for wildlife viewing in the park. Wildlife is easier to spot then because vegetation is thinner and animals gather around the Zambezi River.
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