Chizarira National Park Best Time To Visit

By Philip Briggs
Philip is our Zimbabwe expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

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The best time for viewing wildlife in Chizarira National Park is from July to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season. Wildlife is more easily seen at this time because the vegetation is thinner and animals gather at water sources. Roads can become impassable during the Wet season (November to March).

Best Time July to October

High Season June to August (Chizarira never gets busy)

Low Season January to May (The campsites are empty)

Best Weather April to September (Rains are extremely uncommon)

Worst Weather November to March (Wet season)

April to October Dry Season – Winter

Animals are easier to spot because they gather around rivers and waterholes and the vegetation is thinner
Rain is rare and skies are clear and sunny
The number of mosquitoes decreases, reducing the malaria risk
It is dusty and dry
It gets cold at night; warm clothes are required for early morning game drives

November to March Wet Season – Summer

The scenery is green with lush vegetation
This is the season for migratory birds; birding is at its best
Road conditions deteriorate
Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
Afternoons are very hot and humid

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