Seasonal Guide
What the falls look like month by month, and how it changes your group itinerary.
June to August is the strongest all round window: the falls still run full from the high water peak, days are dry and cool for walking, and wildlife concentrates near the Zambezi. Choose February to May if the group wants the thundering full curtain and spray, and September to December if the priority is Devil's Pool, white water rafting and unobstructed photographs of the gorge.
February to May
September to December
Month by month
Rising water, green season, lowest rates
High water: maximum spray, rainbows, raincoats
Best all round: full falls, cool weather, great game viewing
Low water: clear cliff views, Devil's Pool, rafting season
February to May, peaking in April. The full 1.7km curtain flows, spray reaches over 400 metres and viewpoints get soaked, raincoats are essential.
September to December, driest in late October and November. The Zambian side thins out, the basalt cliff face is visible, and Devil's Pool, white water rafting and gorge swimming are at their best.
For photographs of a full falls choose April or May; for a mixed activity itinerary with clear views choose September or October; for the best balance of both, travel in June or July.
January to early March and November are the quietest, with the softest lodge rates. December and Easter are the most expensive and need booking 6 to 9 months ahead.
Yes. The Zimbabwean side keeps water flowing all year and holds roughly 75% of the viewpoints, which is why Zimbabwe based group tours work in every month.