Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Park
Zambian park protecting Victoria Falls and adjacent rainforest
Encompassing Zambia's stretch of Victoria Falls, Mosi‑oa‑Tunya National Park contains forested gorges and wildlife; visitors come for riverside views of the falls, walking trails, birdwatching and game sightings on the Zambian side.
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How to Get to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park#
The park is adjacent to Livingstone town; fly into Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone) and take a short taxi ride. Overland access from Lusaka is by paved road; cross-border visits from Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls town) are common but require border formalities.
Tips for Visiting Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park#
- Combine a visit with a Zambian-side viewpoint early in the morning to see spray and rainbows at their most vivid.
- Book a guided game drive or walking safari to include both falls viewpoints and wildlife in one day.
- Carry local currency for park fees; border formalities with Zimbabwe should be planned in advance if crossing.
Best Time to Visit Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park#
May-October (dry season) offers easier wildlife viewing and reliable access; wet season has a more dramatic falls but can complicate travel.
Weather & Climate near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park#
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (634 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is the coolest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
