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.
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park at a Glance#
Address: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, near Livingstone, Southern Province, Zambia
Website: https://www.zambiatourism.com/
Hours: Daily 6:00am-6:00pm (park hours vary by season)
Admission: Park entrance fee and permit details vary; Victoria Falls area fees apply (Zambian side national park fees typically around $20-$30 for foreign adults)
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 19° - 30° | 25° | 166 mm | overcast | 68% | 2.5 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.9h |
| February | Very Good | 19° - 30° | 24° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.4 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.6h |
| March | Excellent | 18° - 31° | 24° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Ideal | 16° - 31° | 23° | 20 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.6h |
| May | Ideal | 12° - 29° | 20° | 4 mm | clear | 44% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.2h |
| June | Ideal | 8° - 26° | 17° | 0 mm | clear | 43% | 2.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.0h |
| July | Ideal | 8° - 26° | 17° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.1h |
| August | Ideal | 11° - 29° | 20° | 0 mm | clear | 32% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
| September | Ideal | 15° - 33° | 24° | 2 mm | clear | 27% | 3.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| October | Ideal | 20° - 35° | 27° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 30% | 3.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.4h |
| November | Very Good | 20° - 34° | 27° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 45% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.8h |
| December | Good | 19° - 31° | 25° | 151 mm | overcast | 63% | 2.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.0h |
