Zimbabwe in July
July is the first month of Zimbabwe’s peak season. Daytime temperatures are mild (although nights in some places can be freezing), wildlife viewing is excellent, and it’s a great time to do white-water rafting and canoe safaris.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Custom-Made Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Combo Safari (6 days)
day 1 to 2 to 3
Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta
Popular Zimbabwe Safaris
These popular itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
Botswana and Zimbabwe's World Wonders (7 days)
Experience the best of Africa, from the Okavango Delta – to the diverse game viewing at the Chobe National Park and ending at the thundering Victoria Falls...
Affordable Cape Town, Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls Luxury Safari (10 days)
Visit the most popular destinations in Southern Africa on this luxury tour for the budget-conscious...
Wilderness safari in Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe (10 days)
Why not visit more than one exciting African destination? See the Great Migration, Victoria Falls and wildlife-rich Hwange National Park...
Journey through the Highlights of Southern Africa (13 days)
Exploring these areas of the Southern African continent should on top of your bucket list...
Expedition to Zimbabwe and Botswana (8 days)
Explore the thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and the wildlife wonderland of the Okavango Delta...
Highlights of Botswana Tour de Force (14 days)
The ideal safari to capture Botswana's unrivalled beauty and abundance of flora and fauna through the lens...
Best of Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls
Travel from enigmatic red sands and surreal pans to rugged coastline and open plains, before exploring pristine waterways and scenic rivers - Kwando, Chobe and lastly, the mighty Zambezi River...
Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa Safari Adventure (19 days)
This Southern Africa safari adventure will take you to the tip of the African continent...
Luxury South Africa to Zimbabwe safari (8 days)
Spot the Big Five in Thornybush Private Game Reserve and enjoy the majesty of Zimbabwe's roaring Victoria Falls ...
Victoria Falls and Chobe Encounter (5 days)
Encounter the smoke that thunders and explore the land of giants in the Chobe National Park...
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Emergencies in Zimbabwe
There are several private emergency medical service systems that provide both road and air ambulances to evacuate you from the remotest corners of Zimbabwe and get you to the closest private clinic for treatment. If you have an emergency and cannot get yourself to a private clinic in either Harare or Bulawayo, call EMRAS on +263 242 250011 or ACE on +263 24 2302 141. ...
Zimbabwe safari costs
- A meal for two at a mid-range restaurant costs around $40. Entrance fees for national parks range from US$10 to US$30 per person per day depending on the park. With so many activities on offer throughout Zimbabwe, there’s no average price. In Victoria Falls, activity rates range from $20 for a guided tour of the falls to US$190 for a full day of white-water rafting and river…
Zimbabwe in November
This month usually sees the start of the rains, which come as sudden thundershowers in the afternoons – a welcome relief from the intense heat. It’s a good month for birdwatching as the migratory species arrive with the rains. ...
Zimbabwe in July
July is the first month of Zimbabwe’s peak season. Daytime temperatures are mild (although nights in some places can be freezing), wildlife viewing is excellent, and it’s a great time to do white-water rafting and canoe safaris. ...
Hwange National Park
One of Africa’s top national parks, Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe’s northwest should be on any safari lover’s bucket list. Roaming Hwange’s savanna grasslands and woodlands are the Big Five and 100 other species of mammals – the park has the biggest diversity of mammals out of the world’s national parks. The Belgium-sized park is also home to some 50 000 elephants and is…
Zimbabwe in September
Temperatures start to warm up in September, another dry month and an excellent time to go on a wildlife safari. This month the annual game count in Hwange National Park takes place, and for a totally different wildlife experience you can volunteer to take part in the census, helping the park rangers to count animals in the reserve. ...
Budget travel in Zimbabwe
Less is more when it comes to travelling on a budget in Zimbabwe: to save money, stick to fewer destinations and spend longer in each one, rather than trying to fit lots of places into your itinerary. If you have your own tent and sleeping bag, staying at campsites is the most wallet-friendly way to explore Zimbabwe, and by choosing simple dishes at local restaurants rather eating the…
Your health in Zimbabwe
There’s a high risk of malaria in most of Zimbabwe, and the highest risk months are during the rainy season from October to May. Consult your doctor or travel clinic about getting malaria prophylactics before your trip. Even if you do take prophylactics, you should take care not to be bitten. To prevent mosquito bites, always use repellent on your skin and clothes, wear long trousers…