Zimbabwe is one of the best countries in Africa for birding due to its combination of superb guiding and nearly 700 species of birds. Riverine regions such as Mana Pools, Victoria Falls and Kariba all flourish with bird species, but there is also the drier regions, such as the Western Kalahari which allows visitors to see different birds, with over 450 species noted in Hwange National Park alone. The rainy season (Mar – Oct) is the best time of year to travel for birding in Zimbabwe as the migrants are present and many species are breeding. For the keen spotter, the local species can be focussed on in the drier months of May to August.
