When To Visit Zimbabwe

High Season: July to October (prices for lodges and safaris are at there highest)
Low Season: December to April (prices for lodges and safaris are at there lowest)
Mid Season: November, May and June (prices for lodges and safaris are positioned in between high and low seasons)

Summer In Zimbabwe

The summers months (including spring), September to February, expect hot to scorching daytime temperatures with nighttime temperatures a lot more reasonable but still warm. October is the hottest month and can be extremely uncomfortable day and night. Rainfall starts November and ends March, as a general rule of thumb, rainfall is by way of thunderstorms.

Winter In Zimbabwe

Winter months (including Autumn), March to August, daytime temperatures are much more agreeable for most people; nighttime temperatures can get cold with some areas in Zimbabwe recording close to zero ºC (Hwange as an example). Very little to no rain falls over the winter months.

Best Season For Wildlife

100%, winter is best for wildlife sightings and photography in all of Zimbabwe's wildlife reserves and national parks. Day time temperatures are mild (for Africa) with little to no rainfall, resulting in wildlife having to use and stay close to watering holes, this is the perfect recipe for spotting wildlife.

Best Season For Birdlife

Summer months are best for birding and bird photography, a whole host migrant species are found fluttering around in the heat of the day. Birding in winter is not bad at all; one misses out on the spotting migrant species.

Best Time to Visit Victoria Falls

Now to throw confusion into the planning process, you want to experience Victoria Falls at full flow and visit in winter for the best wildlife, now we have a problem. Victoria Falls at full flow is between March-May, it is these months that offer the most spectacular views and experiences of the Fall at full flow.

Zimbabwe Weather Charts

Victoria Falls Temperature Chart

Victoria Falls Average Rainfall Chart

Harare Temperature Chart

Harare Falls Average Rainfall Chart

Big Cave Camp

Big Cave Camp is located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site; it is here that one gets the chance to explore the boulder fields, Rhodes Grave and World's View, track rhino, and view rock paintings when out on game drives.

Big Cave Camp

Changa Safari Camp

Set in an extremely remote location on Lake Kariba's shores with views stretching out over the lake and onto the Matusadona mountains in the distance, Changa Safari Camp the perfect safari option for those looking for something different without sacrificing game viewing.

Changa Safari Camp

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge set high on the cliffs overlooking the Save River and the fabled Gonarezhou National Park. Gonarezhou is 'big game country' in a region of Zimbabwe that is as wild as one can get. Wildlife here includes all the cats, rhino, buffalo and elephants to mention but a few.

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Davison's Camp

Davison's Camp, a classic African tented camp located in the private Linkwasha Concession in the south-eastern wildlife-rich region of Hwange National Park. The camp overlooks a waterhole that is teeming with both wildlife and birdlife throughout the day and night.

Davison's Camp

Amalinda Lodge

Amalinda Lodge situated 45 kilometres south of Bulawayo is a privately owned and family-run lodge that offers up excellent accommodation options and safari activities that take full advantage of all that the Matobo Hills have to offer.

Amalinda Lodge

Camp Hwange

Camp Hwange, located in a private concession within the Sinamatella area of Hwange National Park, known worldwide for its wildlife and birdlife sightings year, one of the best safari destinations and ranks with the very best Southern Africa has to offer.

Camp Hwange