Zimbabwe: When is it the best time to visit?
Lake Kariba National Park also serves as a rhino orphanage, with 4 baby rhinos in the park. They're kept penned up at night until they get 3 years old, which is how long they'd stay under their parents' protection. The babies are pretty tame and used to people now however they get twitchy towards humans in short order after they're released.
Zimbabwe is an all year round destination. However there are certain seasons for special interest groups to take note of:
For high adventure enthusiasts, white water rafting is most exciting when the Zambezi waters are low, generally from August to December.
Best botanical months to visit the famous Vumba Botanical Gardens are December - May when the vegetation is lush and green, and also when most plants are in flower.
Zimbabwe's popularity as a destination is gaining in leaps and bounds to the extent that seasonal differences are not as marked as in previous years. Traditionally, however, peak season is from July - October and middle season is from May - June. Note that availability is at a premium during these seasons so you will need to book in advance. These are the most comfortable times for travelling, but it is during the wet summer, from November - April, when the landscapes are a striking, fresh green. However, the abundance of water means that it is less certain that wildlife can be seen at perennial water holes.