Victoria Falls in May

Climate

May marks the beginning of the dry winter season with almost no rainfall and a drop in temperatures (night time lows go down to 11C). Pack warm clothes to wear at night and in the early mornings.

Highlights of the month

May has wonderful weather, with sunshine and blue skies. It’s a good time of year to travel to Victoria Falls to witness the astounding spectacle of a huge volume of water gushing down the gorge with a roar, although there’s less spray and mist than in March and April.

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Zambian Odyssey

day 1

South Luangwa National Park

at Luangwa River Camp, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

day 2

South Luangwa National Park

at Luangwa River Camp, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

day 3

Lower Zambezi National Park

at Sausage Tree Camp

day 4

Lower Zambezi National Park

at Sausage Tree Camp

day 5

Victoria Falls, Zambia

at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma, Mosi-oa Tunya, Zambia

day 6

Victoria Falls, Zambia

at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma, Mosi-oa Tunya, Zambia

day 7

Fly Home

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Victoria Falls in November

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Victoria Falls in February

Climate February is another rainy and hot month in Victoria Falls. Though it will rain most days, usually the thundershowers clear up fairly quickly, leaving blue skies and sunshine. Highlights of the month February is a great month to see Victoria Falls if you want to experience the full dramatic power of the Zambezi River gushing down the gorge, although all of the mist and spray…

Budget safari holiday in Victoria Falls

How to have a budget-conscious trip Both Zambia and Zimbabwe have some great lodging options for budget travellers: your options include campsites on the banks of the Zambezi, friendly backpackers and well-run guesthouses. For a bush experience you can also camp in the Zambezi National Park (on the Zimbabwean side). The best way to save money on food is to prepare your own meals: some of…

Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

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Victoria Falls in July

Climate July is the coolest month of the year: night time temperatures drop to 7C, while day time temperatures are in the mid-20s. Be sure to pack warm clothes for night time and early morning game drives and activities. Highlights of the month July is a popular month to visit Victoria Falls for the clear blue skies, sunshine and for ideal views of the falls: the river is not at its…

Victoria Falls in October

Climate October is known as “Suicide Month”: this is the hottest month of the year with an average of 34C for day time temperatures but the highs can go above 40C. Highlights of the month With no rains for months, the water in the Zambezi River starts to run low and by the end of the month, in some years, the falls can dry up in Zambia. Coming right at the end of the dry season,…

Popular Victoria Falls Safaris

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