
The dry season, which lasts from July through October, is the best time to visit Zimbabwe. Because of the little rainfall during this time of year, vegetation is sparse and animals congregates around the few available water sources. These circumstances are ideal for spectacular safaris and game watching in Mana Pools, Hwange, and Malilangwe.
Between April and June is the best time to see the Victoria Falls in all their splendour. Summer rains fill up the Zambezi River, causing massive amounts of water to flow over the Falls.
Zimbabwe’s seasons
HIGH (DRY) SEASON – July, August, September and October
SHOULDER SEASON – April, May, June and November
LOW (WET) SEASON – December, January, February and March
When to visit Zimbabwe’s national parks and game reserves
It is true to say that there are national parks and game reserves in Botswana for every season and for every interest, making Botswana the ideal safari destination at any time of the year. The dry season draws the wildlife to congregate along the life giving waterways, and the rainy season attracts the herds to the lush new grass on the floodplains.