Zambezi National Park Wildlife Reserve

National park along Zambezi River with wildlife

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A protected area along the Zambezi floodplain offering game drives, riverine birdlife and fishing; visitors pursue wildlife viewing, boat cruises and sunset river scenery.

Address

Zambezi National Park, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe (park entrance points along A8/Victoria Falls roads)

-17.92648, 25.63442

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How to Get to Zambezi National Park#

Zambezi National Park is accessed from Victoria Falls town (about 15-30 minutes by road) and from Bulawayo/Victoria Falls via the A8. Private transfers and scheduled shuttles from Victoria Falls or the nearby town of Kazungula are common. Road conditions vary seasonally; a 4x4 is advisable in the wet season.

Tips for Visiting Zambezi National Park#

Combine a game drive with a sunset visit to the Zambezi River shoreline; animals gather at dusk.
Use a licensed guide - park rangers know the seasonal water routes and where hippos and elephants concentrate.
Bring insect repellent in the wet season; game drives can be mosquito-heavy near the river.

Best Time to Visit Zambezi National Park#

Dry season (May-October) is best for wildlife spotting; wet season favors birdlife and dramatic landscapes but can hamper travel.

Dry season

May-October · 15-28°C

Best for wildlife viewing when animals concentrate near permanent waterholes; days are cool and clear.

Wet season

November-April · 20-34°C

Lush vegetation, newborn mammals, but some roads become impassable and mosquitoes increase.

Weather & Climate near Zambezi National Park#

Climate

Zambezi National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (627 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberAugustJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

18° – 30°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

162 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

18° – 29°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

132 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

18° – 30°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

15° – 30°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

11° – 29°

44%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

4 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

8° – 26°

43%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

11.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

8° – 26°

40%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

10° – 29°

32%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

15° – 34°

27%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

October

October is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

19° – 35°

30%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 33°

45%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

142 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Zambezi National Park#

Victoria Falls National Park

Protected park surrounding the dramatic Victoria Falls

Park 3.6 km