Best Time to Visit Zimbabwe

With mild temperatures, virtually no rain and a low malaria risk, the dry May to October winter season is generally seen as the best time to visit Zimbabwe for game viewing though note that September and October are extremely hot and dry months.

The best time to travel to Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls on the other hand is at the end of the summer rainy season when the falls are in full flood - go between April and May for the most dramatic views. However, it is the August to December low water season that is regarded as the best time to go white-water rafting at Victoria Falls - the volume and speed of the water is reduced and the rapids are more exposed.

For more information on when to go on a Zimbabwe safari, use our detailed climate guide below.