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Matobo in August
August is the driest month on the chart and the month of the annual Mwari pilgrimage, when the sacred sites of the hills are at their most sensitive.
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Dry, clear and warming, excellent for walking. Treat the shrines with extra care during the three weeks of pilgrimage.
Weather
August averages about 2 mm of rain. Days warm to around 24.0°C while nights stay cool at about 9.8°C.
The pilgrimage
UNESCO describes an annual August pilgrimage of more than a thousand people over about three weeks. The shrines are places of worship, not sights: follow custodians' instructions and do not photograph ceremonies.
Booking
Amalinda's peak rate starts on 1 August. ZimParks fees stay the same all year.