Zimbabwe

Season Guide

Rainy Season / Summer (November – March): Hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, creating lush green landscapes and high river levels at Victoria Falls.

Post-Rainy Season / Autumn (April – May): Rainfall tapers off, temperatures cool slightly and the scenery remains green and vibrant.

Dry Season / Winter (June – August): Cool, dry and sunny with chilly mornings and evenings, offering excellent wildlife viewing as animals gather at waterholes.

Hot Dry Season / Spring (September – October): Very hot and dry with little rain, thinning vegetation and making game viewing superb before the rains return.

Top Regions To Visit

Victoria Falls

Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The Smoke that Thunders”), this is one of the world’s great natural wonders, with powerful cascades, rainforest walks, and a lively town full of adventure activities.

Hwange National Park

Zimbabwe’s largest reserve, home to enormous elephant herds, big cats, and over 400 bird species, offering classic safaris in a landscape of open plains and woodlands.

Mana Pools National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Zambezi River, celebrated for its remote, wild feel and unique activities like walking and canoe safaris.

Great Zimbabwe

An ancient city of towering stone walls and passages, this remarkable archaeological site offers a glimpse into the country’s early civilization and trading empire.

Eastern Highlands

A cooler, mountainous region where forested slopes, waterfalls, and tea plantations create a peaceful setting perfect for hiking and birdwatching.

Unforgettable Experiences

Take a Private Helicopter Above Victoria Falls at Sunrise and drift over the thunderous cascade and surrounding rainforest as the sun rises, landing at a hidden viewpoint for champagne breakfast and a perspective few ever experience.

Experience a walking safari in Hwange National Park, stepping out with an experienced ranger to track elephants, lions and antelope on foot in one of Africa’s most diverse wildlife reserves.

Canoe down the Zambezi in Mana Pools, paddling quietly past hippos and crocodiles as elephants and buffalo come to the riverbanks, with your guide ensuring a safe and unforgettable experience.

Climb to the granite ruins of Great Zimbabwe, exploring the ancient stone city with a knowledgeable guide who explains its history as the center of a powerful trading empire.

Walk with Elephants in a Private Sanctuary and spend a day among gentle giants at a sanctuary away from tourists, learning about conservation efforts while observing these magnificent creatures up close and without barriers.

LaTrove’s Top Travel Tips For Zimbabwe

LaTrove’s Top Travel Tips For

Zimbabwe

Our Favourite Places To Stay

Victoria Falls River Lodge

Family Travel, Safaris, Journeys of A Lifetime, Honeymoon
Zambezi National Park

Victoria Falls River Lodge sits on the banks of the Zambezi within Zambezi National Park, just upstream from the Falls. Luxurious tents, treehouse suites and private villas offer river views and plunge pools, blending refined comfort with the wild beauty of Zimbabwe.

Linkwasha

Family Travel, Honeymoon, Safaris, Journeys of A Lifetime
Linkwasha Private Wilderness Reserve

Linkwasha Camp sits in a private concession of Hwange National Park, with sleek tents overlooking a wildlife-rich waterhole. Guests enjoy exceptional guiding, game drives, a plunge pool and the chance to sleep beneath the stars in the camp’s famed “Star Bed.”

Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel

Family Travel, Honeymoon, Safari, Bucket List
Victoria Falls

Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel offers an intimate safari experience with just 16 suites set within a private reserve. Guests can enjoy game drives, walking safaris and rhino‑conservation encounters, returning each evening to understated luxury and peaceful views of the surrounding wilderness.

Amalinda Lodge

Family Travel, Honeymoon, Safaris, Journeys Of A Lifetime, Culture, Arts & History
Matapos Hills

Amalinda Lodge is a distinctly elegant retreat set into the granite boulders of the Matobo Hills UNESCO World Heritage Site. With nine individual thatched rooms each carved into the rock, it offers a refined yet grounded safari stay where architecture and nature merge seamlessly. Guests can track rhinos on foot or by vehicle, explore ancient San rock‑art sites and relax beside a dramatic infinity pool seemingly hewn from the stone itself.

Somalisa Camp

Family Travel, Honeymoon, Safaris, Journeys Of A Lifetime
Hwange National Park

Somalisa Camp is an intimate safari retreat in Hwange National Park with just seven sail‑tented suites, each featuring a private deck and elegant indoor‑outdoor bathrooms. Guests can enjoy game drives, walking safaris and close‑up wildlife moments at the nearby elephant pool, all within a thoughtfully eco‑friendly setting.

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