ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is one of the main adventure capitals in Southern Africa, home to the mighty Victoria Falls coupled with some of the best game viewing in Africa. Of course, Hwange being one of the largest and best known National parks home to some of the largest elephant herds. Explore Mana Pools beside the river, combined with the flood plains further inland. Lake Kariba will forever be a favorite with the Zambezi Escarpment as a backdrop.
TOP EXPERIENCES
Do a walking safari in Hwange or the Iconic Mana Pools, one of the last true Wilderness experiences
Mana Pools and Hwange National Park offer some of Africa's wildest and best safari destinations.
For all the adrenalin junkies, low water levels from August - December, High water levels December - August each year.
View one of the wonders of the world with highest volumes of water from February to May each year after the rains
TOP AREAS TO VISIT
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is on many peoples bucket list for good reason. Besides the falls being a site to behold, the Victoria Falls is a hub of adventure and activity from helicopter flights over the falls to sunset cruises, white water rafting and bungi jumping on offer. It offers a fantastic variety of remote river front lodges and bigger town based hotels.
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
May – October is peak season as it is dry and the bush is both more sparse and animals congregate around water sources. November – April is the green season and while it rains, prices are lower and certain areas are great for birding.
JANUARY
Great birding and lots of young herbivores born, rates low, good time to water raft
FEBRUARY
Great birding and lots of young herbivores born, rates low, good time to water raft
MARCH
Vic Falls starting to receive heavy flow, birding good, young herbivores born, rates low
APRIL
Vic Falls great, rains gone, rates low but many camps still closed from the rains but still a great time to visit
MAY
Vic Falls flow good, rates still low but no rain so good to safari and many camps that closed for the rainy season begin to open
JUNE
Vic Falls still flowing nicely, start of safari season
JULY
Peak safari season, dry and animals congregating
AUGUST
Peak safari season, dry and animals congregating, good time to water raft
SEPTEMBER
Peak safari season, dry and animals congregating, good time to water raft
OCTOBER
Hot, last month of peak safari season, good time to water raft
NOVEMBER
Birding great and herbivores start breeding, rates low, good time to water raft
DECEMBER
Birding great and herbivores start breeding, rates low, good time to water raft
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