Gonarezhou National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is our Zimbabwe expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.
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.
April to October Dry Season – Winter
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Animals are easier to spot because they gather around water sources and vegetation is thinner
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Clear skies and little rain
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The malaria risk is reduced as there are fewer mosquitoes
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It is not as hot (except in October)
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It is arid and dusty
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Game drives in the early morning are cold; bring warm, windproof clothing
November to March Wet Season – Summer
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The landscape is green and fresh
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There are many newborn animals
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Arrival of the migratory birds makes for great bird watching
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The park is closed over most of January and February
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Some roads become difficult to navigate
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Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
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It is hot and humid