Mana Pools National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is our Zimbabwe expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.
The best time for wildlife viewing in Mana Pools National Park is from June to October. Animals are easier to spot then because the dry weather thins the bush and wildlife concentrates around the Zambezi River and the pools on its floodplains. Parts of the park might be closed to vehicles during part of the Wet season (November to March).
April to October Dry Season – Winter
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Wildlife is easier to spot as animals come to drink at the Zambezi River
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Days are sunny and there is practically no rain
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Malaria risk is reduced since there are few mosquitoes
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It is cooler (with the exception of October)
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There is a lot of dust and drought
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It is cold in the early mornings
November to March Wet Season – Summer
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The scenery is fresh and green
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Newborn animals are common
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The arrival of the migratory birds makes birding superb
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Wet, muddy roads can become difficult to drive or even impassable
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The Dry season is better for wildlife viewing
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It is damp with high humidity and the afternoons are hot
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Many accommodations are closed
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Hwange National Park
- Mana Pools National Park