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Zambia in October

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October is one of the best wildlife-viewing months.

As the plains become drier, opportunities for photographic safaris diminish due to the hazy environment.

However, this isn’t all bad, as an eventful and exciting safari awaits. Birding, walking, and game drives.

An interesting park to visit this month is Liuwa Plain National Park. Although not a Big Five destination, the park showcases an environment other parks don’t.

During the dry season, the park is covered in wildflowers, which can be a fantastic photographic opportunity to capture wildlife among the flowers.

You can expect to see lions, zebras, wildebeests, and hyenas here. Wild dogs are also common, but they are rare.

Weather in October

The dry season peaks in October, and wildlife viewing remains excellent.

Photography is tricky this time of year as the environment gets hazy. The grassland is parched, but game drive experiences are excellent.

Your days will generally be sunny with very little chance of rain.

Average Weather in October

TemperatureCelsiusFahrenheitRainfall
Min16℃61℉12 mm
Max32℃90℉68 mm

Highlight Park to Visit

Liuwa Plain National Park

Liuwa Plain National Park is unlike many other parks.

Driving conditions are excellent at this time of year, and resident wildlife is roaming around the park.

Prepare to see buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, hyenas, as well as cheetahs and wild dogs, although its a little more challenging to see them.

Activities to do in October

  • Game drives
  • Spa treatments
  • Birding
  • Yoga classes

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