The Celsius ranges from 18-31 degrees and daily afternoon thundershowers mean the landscape is rich in greens and blues. The wildlife is spread out in good numbers and all migrant bird species are present.

• Good predator/prey interaction.
• Migrant bird species are present.
• Good photographic opportunities.

Hot humid weather (up to 35 C) with afternoon thundershowers and majestic cloud systems. The wildlife is more spread out and less dependent on artificial water points (pans) making game viewing good.

• Good predator/prey interaction.
• Best time of year for birding at Hwange National Park.
• Mana Pools National Park is closed this time of year.

The air is drier and the temperatures dip ever so slightly, ranging from 12 – 30 degrees Celsius. The wildlife is starting to concentrate on water systems. There is very good all-round viewing however most of the migrant bird species have now gone north.

• Good all-round viewing.
• Seasonal waters rising.
• Elephant and buffalo herds prevalent.

Dry with daytime highs of 28 degrees Celsius. The wildlife is becoming dependent on artificial water points in Hwange. From May, the wildlife congregates on the flood plains of the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National park.

• Wildlife starts congregating at water sources.
• Good time for photography.
• Most migrant birds have left.

The temperatures drop to zero degrees at night but are a warm 25 during the day. There are large wildlife concentrations around water sources and the vegetation is thinning, which makes for excellent visibility.

• Cooler temperatures.
• Thinner vegetation and better visibility.
• Increase in water-based activities.

The coldest time of the year. Wildlife is now fully dependent on pans in Hwange and a good time to see large herds of elephant here. Animals are congregating on the Zambesi floodplains in Mana Pools.

• Low water at both Mana Pools and Hwange.
• Thinner vegetation means good visibility and good photography.
• Good walking safari opportunities.

The hot parched land lies in anticipation of spring’s first rains. Animals are drawn closer to permanent remaining water sources and the first migrant birds return. The first rains make for good wildlife viewing.

• Migrant birds return.
• Animals start having their young.
• First rains mean good wildlife viewing.

Very hot, with the first rains in the later in the months bringing cooler temperatures, ranging from 10 – 35 degrees Celsius. With the rain comes an abundance of young making wildlife photography very good.

• Predator/prey interaction good.
• Low vegetation means good visibility.
• Good birding as migrant birds return.