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Zimbabwe
Dry Season (Winter) – May to October
Weather
• Clear skies, no rain, low humidity
• Cooler mornings/evenings, warm days
Temperatures
• Morning: 7°C–15°C (45°F–59°F)
• Daytime: 22°C–30°C (72°F–86°F)
Safari Notes
• Excellent wildlife visibility near waterholes
• Fewer mosquitoes (low malaria risk)
• Ideal for Hwange, Matobo Hills, and Lake Kariba
• Victoria Falls is lower in volume
Wet Season (Summer) – November to April
Weather:
• Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms
• Lush, green vegetation and dramatic skies
Temperatures:
• Daytime: 28°C–35°C (82°F–95°F)
• Nights: 16°C–22°C (61°F–72°F)
Safari Notes:
• Bush is thick, wildlife harder to spot
• Great for birdwatching and newborn animals
• Some lodges may close or become less accessible
• Victoria Falls is at full volume in March–May
Note: Victoria Falls (shared with Zimbabwe) is at its fullest from March to May, and at its lowest by October–November, when you can see the underlying rock formations.
Climate Notes
Victoria Falls
Hot & dry Oct–Nov; very wet Dec–Mar. Best views: Apr–Jun (high water), best photos: Aug–Oct (less mist)
Hwange National Park
Best game viewing: Jul–Oct; park may be lush but muddy in Jan–Mar
Eastern Highlands (Nyanga, Mutare)
Cooler and wetter due to elevation; misty, beautiful year-round
Kariba / Zambezi Valley
Very hot in Oct–Nov, humid in rainy season
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