Kariba in April

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (cooler, fewer activities).

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatInside Kariba's best window: May–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Kariba's best window: May–Oct.
• JulyGreatInside Kariba's best window: May–Oct.
• AugustGreatInside Kariba's best window: May–Oct.

• KaribaHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 4 days
• Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe · Mana Pools, Lower Zambezi side, Karibafine

  Low-lying and very hot in October (40 °C (104 °F)+). Mana Pools closes to most camps from about November to March.Low-lying and very hot in October (104 °F (40 °C)+). Mana Pools closes to most camps from about November to March.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Easter weekend

  Mar–Apr (moves yearly — check) · Zimbabwe

  Regional visitors at Victoria Falls and Kariba.

Crowds · Zimbabwe overall

Medium

Prices · Zimbabwe overall

Medium

Zimbabwe overall: Peak flow and heavy spray: bring a rain jacket; lunar rainbows at full moon.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kariba, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings

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