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Overview
On the verge of becoming one of Africa's most commended wilderness destinations having been pronounced a protected region in 1972, just to then be ravaged by sixteen years of civil war from 1977-1992, the sun presently ascends over a different Zinave National Park in Mozambique. Peace Parks Foundation has begun to foster Zinave as a necessary part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park. A huge movement exertion will see more than 6,000 creatures acquired by 2020. For the present, all creatures are being, delivered in a fenced-off sanctuary inside the park.
Pros & Cons
- Off-the-beaten-track destination
- Amazing birding experience
- An opportunity to help an incredible conservation effort
- Very limited wildlife viewing opportunities
- Poaching is still a bigger issue
- No accommodation facility at present
- Remote and undeveloped
Map in Mozambique
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Wildlife & Animals
Despite the fact that numbers are low, some wildlife endures a significant stretch of disregard and poaching. There are believed to be viable populations of greater kudu, sable antelope and impala. There may likewise be leopards and even lions. Hippos and crocodiles are occupants in the Save River. Following the introduction of seven elephants from South Africa, more wildlife was gotten from Gorongosa National Park in late 2016: around 200 waterbuck, 50 warthogs and 50 reedbuck.
Wildlife Highlights
More than 780 creatures, that included impala, reedbuck, waterbuck, buffalo and elephant, were moved into this safe haven from conservation regions in Mozambique.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The best time to capture wildlife viewing is in the Dry season from June to October when animals are concentrated near lakes and other permanent water sources. At this time the vegetation is also thinner making sightings easier.
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Birds
The park is a fantastic birding destination and draws in many adventurous birders. Lowland forests and miombo woodlands of central and southern Mozambique offer some of the best sites globally for such species as Olive-headed Weaver, Green-headed Oriole, Blue-throated Sunbird, East Coast Akalat, Chestnut-fronted Helmetshrike, White-chested Alethe, African Pitta and Locust Finch, and are the wintering grounds of the localised Mascarene Martin.
Best Time for Birding
Zinave is an excellent region for Bird watching which can be visited round the year. However, the best time to visit is in the wet season from November to April. During this time migratory birds are present.
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Best Time to Visit – Zinave National Park
The best time to capture wildlife viewing is in the Dry season from June to October when animals are concentrated near lakes and other permanent water sources. At this time the vegetation is also thinner making sightings easier.
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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