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Overview
Situated in the northwestern space of Zimbabwe, Chizarira National Park is one of the most isolated national parks in Zimbabwe, It gets not many visitors to its wild, rugged scenes and is a spot to see the value in the serenity of the African shrub. Chizarira has four of the Big Five except for a rhino, yet animal densities aren't simply tremendous. The landscape is amazing for leopards, and there is a decent assortment of herbivores. The principal fascination is its gigantic wild allure. Walking safaris are a major piece of the experience.
Pros & Cons
- Four of the big five are found here. Only the rhino is absent
- Amazing walking safaris and hiking
- Few visitors, and it never gets busy
- Stunning views from escarpment over Zambezi River
- No option for accommodation inside or near the park, Only Camping
- Poaching is a bigger concern here
- Both access roads and game drive-tracks are difficult year-round
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Wildlife & Animals
Chizarira National Park is home to four of the large five: buffalo, elephant, leopard and lion can still be spotted here. Tragically, the Black rhino was pursued to approach annihilation and the remaining creatures were migrated to ideally ensure their decreasing numbers. Other enormous animals can be viewed here, including the accompanying: cheetahs, hippos, warthogs, zebra and a few types of antelope. Game viewing can be troublesome on occasion, because of the tall grass in the valleys.
Wildlife Highlights
Lion and spotted hyenas are near however are more regularly heard than seen. The rock hyrax is exceptionally normal and typically spotted rushing away as a Verreaux's eagle passes overhead. Leopards additionally love this territory and sightings of these slippery hunters are strikingly continuous.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The best time to visit the Chizarira National park is in the Dry season from July to October when water is inadequate and animals gather to drink around water sources. At this time the vegetation is also thinner making sightings easier. Roads might become impassable in the Wet Season from November to March.
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Birds
Chizarira has a large variety of bird life and hundreds of species have been sighted within the Park. Sought-after birds recorded include the African broadbill, Livingstone's flycatcher, western nicator, African emerald cuckoo and the rare and elusive African pitta. Chizarira is also home to the Taita falcon which breeds within the Park.
Best Time for Birding
The Chizarira offers a great birding experience throughout the year. However, the best time to visit is during the wet season from November to April. It is also the time when migratory birds from Europe and northern Africa are available and a lot of birds can be seen in breeding plumage. The Dry season is best for wildlife viewing and occurs from June to October.
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Best Time to Visit – Chizarira National Park
The best time to visit the Chizarira National park is in the Dry season from July to October when water is inadequate and animals gather to drink around water sources. At this time the vegetation is also thinner making sightings easier. Roads might become impassable in the Wet Season from November to March.
May to October (Dry Season)
- Less vegetation and animals concentrate around water, making them easier to spot
- The skies are clear, rain is rare, and there are fewer mosquitoes
- Even though most tourists visit during the Dry season, the parks still feel uncrowded, except for the bustling Chobe riverfront area
- Early morning and evening drives are cold in June, July and August
November to April (Wet Season)
- The scenery is greener, and there are lower rates during this season
- Although wildlife is easier to spot in the Dry season, you'll still see plenty
- There are many newborn animals and migratory birds
- Except for January and February, rains seldom interfere with your trip
- During January and February, the rains can be continuous for days
- It gets very hot in October and November
- Some lodges and camps close down during part of the Wet season
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