​Best Time To Visit – Gonarezhou NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip has traveled through Zimbabwe several times and is the author of more than 20 guidebooks to various African destinations.

Philip is the Zimbabwe expert for SafariBookings and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

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

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From June to October, during the middle and end of the Dry season, is the best time for viewing wildlife in Gonarezhou National Park. Spotting animals is easier in these months because wildlife gathers around waterholes and rivers and the vegetation has thinned out. During the Wet season (November to March), access to certain parts of the park is restricted. Gonarezhou usually closes over most of January and February.


Gonarezhou Safaris
Best Time June to October (Middle to end of the Dry season)
High Season June to August (Gonarezhou is rarely busy)
Low Season March to May
Best Weather April to September (Rains are extremely rare)
Worst Weather November to March (During the Wet season)

April to October –Dry Season – Winter

  • Animals are easier to spot because they gather around water sources and vegetation is thinner
  • Clear skies and little rain
  • The malaria risk is reduced as there are fewer mosquitoes
  • It is not as hot (except in October)
  • It is arid and dusty
  • Game drives in the early morning are cold; bring warm, windproof clothing

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November to March –Wet Season – Summer

  • The landscape is green and fresh
  • There are many newborn animals
  • Arrival of the migratory birds makes for great bird watching
  • The park is closed over most of January and February
  • Some roads become difficult to navigate
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
  • It is hot and humid

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