Month by month
Matobo in May
May opens the dry season, with bright days, cold nights and the start of the months when the annual eagle survey is busiest.
If you only want the answer
The start of the best walking season. Dry, bright and cool, with nights that call for a warm layer.
Weather
Rain falls to about 8 mm. Days are around 22.8°C and nights drop to about 10.8°C.
In the park
The bush starts to thin, and one operator says wildlife viewing improves markedly from May, which helps in the fenced game section. The Black Eagle Survey's fieldwork runs from May to October.
Packing
Bring a warm jacket for early mornings and evenings, and a proper sleeping bag if you camp.