​Best Time To Visit – Matusadona 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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The best wildlife viewing in Matusadona National Park takes place from May to October, during the Dry season. Animals are easier to observe at this time because the bush thins out and wildlife gathers around Lake Kariba.


10 Matusadona Safaris
Best Time May to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season August to September (Matusadona is never crowded)
Low Season January to June
Best Weather April to September (Sunny days)
Worst Weather October to February (Hot and humid once the rains start)

April to October –Dry Season – Winter

  • Wildlife is easier to observe because animals come down to drink at the lake
  • It rains very little and there is a lot of sunshine
  • The risk of malaria is reduced since there are fewer mosquitoes
  • It is cooler (except for in October)
  • There is a lot of dust and it can be very dry
  • Morning game drives get cold so bring warm clothing

November to March –Wet Season – Summer

  • The scenery is crisp and green
  • Baby animals can be seen
  • Migratory birds have arrived, so birding is at its best
  • Access roads become difficult to navigate and rivers might flood
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as it is in the Dry season
  • It is hot and humid
  • Some accommodations close in the Wet season

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