WHEN TO GO

November to March
Good game viewing although a little dispersed, long summer days, warm to hot, afternoon thunderstorms, bush becoming lush and green, beautiful photographic light, spectacular migratory birds, good fishing, baby animals, flowers blooming from January, incredible sunsets, few tourists, some good low season rates.

April
Good game viewing, bush green and beautiful, lovely warm days, Mana Pools National Park opens, Victoria Falls water levels very high and impressive, some good low season rates.

May to June
Good game viewing, warm days, cool nights, some good low season rates.

July to September
Best game viewing, warm days, cold to cool nights, most tourists, good sunsets, peak season bookings need to be made well in advance.

October
Best game viewing, hottest month, humid, bush very dry and dusty, Zambezi Valley extremely hot, rains break, good fishing, Victoria Falls very low.