Month by month

Matobo in April

April clears the skies while the grass is still long, and the black eagles begin to lay.

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An easy shoulder month: little rain, mild days, cooler nights and eagles starting to breed.

Weather

About 18 mm of rain falls over roughly 3 days. Days reach about 25.7°C, nights fall to around 14.0°C, and ZimParks recommends warm clothing for evenings from April.

Eagles

Black eagle pairs lay two eggs between April and July, according to the Matobo Conservation Society, and usually raise one chick. Watch the big rock faces for birds carrying nest material or prey.

Walking

Longer walks become comfortable again, though the long grass hides the ground; keep to open rock and paths.