January is the rainy season in Matusadona National Park. The rain usually comes in the form of afternoon thunderstorms. Watching the lightning light up the skies above the seemingly endless Lake Kariba is exhilarating. The rainy season is the birthing season and creates some exciting wildlife sightings and interesting photographic opportunities. The weather is also great for fishing, game drives and boating safaris.
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February is the rainy season in Matusadona National Park. The rain usually comes in the form of afternoon thunderstorms. Watching the lightning light up the skies above the seemingly endless Lake Kariba is exhilarating. The rainy season is the birthing season and creates some exciting wildlife sightings and interesting photographic opportunities. The weather is also great for fishing, game drives and boating safaris.
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March is the rainy season in Matusadona National Park. The rain usually comes in the form of afternoon thunderstorms. Watching the lightning light up the skies above the seemingly endless Lake Kariba is exhilarating. The rainy season is the birthing season and creates some exciting wildlife sightings and interesting photographic opportunities. The weather is also great for fishing, game drives and boating safaris.
Plan your Safari
April is the rainy season in Matusadona National Park. The rain usually comes in the form of afternoon thunderstorms. Watching the lightning light up the skies above the seemingly endless Lake Kariba is exhilarating. The rainy season is the birthing season and creates some exciting wildlife sightings and interesting photographic opportunities. The weather is also great for fishing, game drives and boating safaris.
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May marks the start of the dry season in Matusadona National Park. As the park starts to dry up, wildlife gathers around Lake Kariba’s shores in increasing numbers and diversity. During this month you can enjoy long sunny days with mild temperatures and cool evenings. The weather is great for both land and water safari adventures or a cultural trip to the nearby Tonga village.
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June is the dry season in Matusadona National Park. The dry water sources within the park cause wildlife to gather around Lake Kariba’s shores in increasing numbers and diversity. During this month you can enjoy long sunny days with mild temperatures and cool evenings. Fishing on Lake Kariba is extremely popular with the conditions being good for it year-round. The weather is also great for both game drives and sunset cruises.
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July is the peak of the dry season in Matusadona National Park. The dry water sources within the park cause wildlife to gather around Lake Kariba’s shores in increasing numbers and diversity. During this month you can enjoy long sunny days with mild temperatures and cool evenings. The weather is great for game drives, walking safaris, and sunset cruises on the lake.
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August is the dry season in Matusadona National Park. The dry water sources within the park cause wildlife to gather around Lake Kariba’s shores in increasing numbers and diversity. During this month you can enjoy long sunny days with mild temperatures and cool evenings. The weather is great for both land and water safari adventures.
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September is the dry season in Matusadona National Park. The dry water sources within the park cause wildlife to gather around Lake Kariba’s shores in increasing numbers and diversity. During this month you can enjoy long sunny days with mild temperatures and pleasantly cool evenings. There are many activities available in the area including exciting walking safaris and interesting cultural visits to the nearby Tonga village.
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October is the last month of the dry season in Matusadona National Park and it is one of the hottest months of the year. The dry water sources within the park cause wildlife to gather around Lake Kariba’s shores in increasing numbers and diversity. During this month you can enjoy long sunny days, with temperatures that can climb to around 32°C and pleasantly warm evenings. The weather is great for both land and water safari adventures including game drives, fishing and the pink-to-red golden sunsets that Lake Kariba is famous for.
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In November, the afternoon thunderstorms return as the rainy season returns. These electric thunderstorms create breathtaking photographic opportunities as the lightning is mirrored on the surface of the lake. The rainfall brings new life into the park; the vegetation turns a crisp emerald shade and the birthing season begins.
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The afternoon thunderstorms become more frequent in December. The thunderstorms light up the skies above the seemingly endless Lake Kariba, creating an exhilarating show of light. The rainy season is the birthing season and creates some exciting wildlife sightings and adorable photographic opportunities.
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