Zambia in November

WHAT’S THE WEATHER GOING TO BE LIKE IN ZAMBIA IN NOVEMBER?

- It’s unpredictable – rains begin in the second half of the month, but usually in short and light late afternoon or early evening showers
- November is a transition month, from dry to rainy season
- Temperatures remain hot at the start of the month, and can reach the mid-30s
- It’s varied enough for us to recommend both light layers and waterproofs
- The rains arrive in the north first.

WHAT ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF VISITING ZAMBIA IN NOVEMBER?

• The camps that are still open offer great prices
• November is an interesting month, featuring a variety of weather patterns on consecutive days
• There are hardly any other tourists at this time of year, so parks will be much quieter than they were during the previous few months
• Large herds of blue wildebeest migrate across Zambia’s plains from neighbouring Angola
• You might see baby animals being born
• The arrival of the rain brings an exhilarating mix of migratory birds
• The pans become carpeted with flowers
• Waters should still be low enough for travellers to access the Devil’s Pool at the edge of Victoria Falls
• Storm clouds roll in and provide a dramatic backdrop for photographs
• At the start of the rains great floral display in Liuwa Plains – remote pristine wilderness.

ANY LOWLIGHTS?

• Half of the camps shut down for the rainy season, so accommodation choices are limited
• The weather can be hard to predict
• Temperatures are high and it can feel muggy
• Walking safaris are not possible
• Victoria Falls is only a trickle until the rain comes.