Ah, the age-old safari question: “When’s the best time to go?” At Umdingi Safaris, we have a simple answer — whenever you can get here! Zimbabwe is spectacular all year round, and each season offers its own unique charm, drama, and plenty of opportunities to pretend you’ve stepped straight into a wildlife documentary (minus David Attenborough’s narration, sadly).

Whether you love golden sunsets, dramatic thunderstorms, or adorable baby animals, there’s no bad time to be in the bush — just different shades of wonderful.

Dry Season (May to October): Big Game, Big Skies, and Big Smiles

If you like your safari with predictable weather, bucketloads of wildlife, and photographer-approved lighting, the dry season is calling your name.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Front Row Seats to Nature’s Drama: With the bush thinning out, you can spot elephants, lions, leopards, and all their friends without playing hide and seek.
• Golden Hour, Every Hour: Sunrises are crisp, clear, and photogenic enough to make your Instagram followers jealous, while sunsets glow in perfect safari gold.
• Cool and Comfortable: Mornings require a jumper; afternoons are just right; evenings demand a sundowner.
• Perfect for “Big Five Bingo”: Tick off your wildlife sightings like a pro.
• Peak Predator Action: By September and October, everything is gathering at the last waterholes, including the predators who are more than happy to crash the party.

Note: It’s the most popular season, so you’ll likely see a few more safari vehicles. But not to worry—at Umdingi, we specialize in avoiding traffic jams (unless it involves elephants blocking the road, of course).

Green (Rainy) Season (November to April): Lush, Wild, and Wonderfully Underrated

The rainy season doesn’t get enough credit. Yes, it rains (shocking, we know), but it’s also when the bush explodes with life, color, and newborn cuteness. Think Lion King meets National Geographic.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Everything Turns Green Overnight: The dry, dusty earth gives way to a lush, emerald paradise.
• It’s Baby Season: Baby antelopes, baby zebras, baby wildebeest — it’s basically a safari crèche, and yes, the predators are aware.
• Bird Nerds Rejoice: The birdlife is outrageous, with migratory species arriving in full feathered glory.
• Skies to Make You Swoon: Sunrises are pink and golden, sunsets are dramatic masterpieces, and afternoon thunderstorms make you feel like you’re living inside a BBC Earth special.
• Less Privacy, Less People: The parks are quieter, the wildlife is thriving, and you can enjoy it all with the kind of peace you only get when the rest of the world stays home.
• Green Season Specials: Oh, and the bonus? Your wallet will be as happy as you are, thanks to lower rates and more personal attention.

Pro Tip: If you like having vast wilderness almost entirely to yourself, this is the time to visit. You might see more elephants than humans — which, honestly, is how we think life should be.

So… When Should You Visit?

At Umdingi Safaris, we like to say the best time to come is whenever you need an adventure, a break from your emails, or a reason to wear a wide-brimmed hat unironically. Whatever the season, we promise you incredible wildlife, stunning scenery, and stories to take home that will make your friends terribly jealous.