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Discover The Best Zimbabwe Safaris & The Best Times To Go!

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Zimbabwe is a wonderful African safari destination.

Granted that Zambia has grown very quickly as a safari destination, and is wonderful in its own right. But much of that growth has come at Zimbabwe�s expense.

What that means is that Zimbabwe’s parks are far less crowded! And you can have some truly wonderful & exciting African safari experiences set in some of Africa�s best game parks.

Here is a guide to the best times to visit and the best parks to visit.

Zimbabwe Safaris – Zimbabwe Seasons & Weather Guide

Spring: September – October
Summer: November – April
Fall: April – June
Winter: July – August
The summers in Zimbabwe are hot with heavy rainfalls in the mountain regions and forest areas.

Zimbabwean winters are delightful sunny, dry and cool. There is little rainfall in the southern regions of Zimbabwe.

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Zimbabwe Safaris – Zimbabwe Game Park Guide

Zimbabwe Safari Parks At A Glance
Hwange National Park
How Big 14,650 sq. km or 5,655 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
  • Excellent: July – Oct
  • Good: March – June, Nov
  • Fair: Jan, Feb, Dec
Where Is It In western Zimbabwe, near Hwange
Why Visit
  • Has the Big Five
  • Zimbabwe’s most wildlife rich park
  • Zimbabwe’s largest park – famous for its large elephant herds
  • One of best parks in Africa to see sable antelope
Gonarezhou National Park
How Big 5 053 sq. km or 1950 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide Best to visit is from May to October
Where Is It In southeastern Zimbabwe, near Chiredzi
Why Visit
  • Virtually an extension of Kruger National Park & slotted to be part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park with Kruger
  • Has the rare king cheetah
  • Impressive red sandstone cliffs
  • Scenic pools and pans in Mwenezi section
Chizarira National Park
How Big 1920 sq. km or 741 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide Best time to go is in winter between May and October
Where Is It In northwestern Zimbabwe, near Binga
Why Visit
  • Remote wilderness – for adventurous who want to experience wilderness, for 4×4 drivers only
  • Superb walking safaris
  • Elephant, lion, leopard, buffaloes, impala, kudu
  • Often considered Zimbabwe’s most scenic park
Kazuma Pan National Park
How Big 313 sq. km or 121 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide Best time to go is between March and December
Where Is It In northwestern Zimbabwe, near Matetsi
Why Visit
  • Home to Zimbabwe’s only gemsbok
  • Lion, cheetah are fairly common and antelope as well as buffalo & elephant
Mana Pools National Park
How Big 117 sq. km or 45 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
  • Excellent: July – Oct
  • Good: May, June, Nov
  • Fair: April
  • Poor: Jan, Feb, Dec
Where Is It In northern Zimbabwe, near Karoi
Why Visit
  • Big Five
  • Mana Pools & neighboring Chewori safari area is a World Heritage Site
  • Wild & remote
  • Mana Pools is the only park in Zimbabwe where visitors may walk at their own risk
  • Canoeing safaris on the Zambezi
Matusadona National Park
How Big 1,407 sq. km or 543 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
  • Excellent: July -Oct
  • Good: May, June, Nov
  • Fair: April
  • Poor:Jan-Mar
Where Is It In northern Zimbabwe, near Siyakobvu
Why Visit
  • Has the Big Five
  • Zimbabwe’s densest lion population – also large numbers of elephant & buffalo
  • Spectacular landscapes – jagged, mountain scenery combined with Lake Kariba shoreline
Zambezi & Victoria Falls National Parks
How Big 560 sq. km or 216 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide Best time to go is between August and December
Where Is It In northeastern Zimbabwe, near Victoria Falls
Why Visit
  • 40 km (25 mi.) of beautiful Zambezi River frontage
  • Wildlife rich with mopane forest and savannah
  • Horseback safaris
  • Game walks
  • Victoria Falls
  • Elephant, lion, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, cheetah

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