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    Chirundu Safari Lodge, Rifa Educational Camp Reserve

    Chirundu Safari Lodge

    Tented Camp · Rifa Educational Camp Reserve, Zimbabwe

    PlnrScore 58
    Best time
    Jul–Sep

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    Chirundu Safari Lodge is a hotel near Rifa Educational Camp Reserve.

    Why stay at Chirundu Safari Lodge

    • 25 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Game Drive, Night Drive, Bush Walk, Fishing, Sundowner, Astronomy, Spa, Wellnes
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Wellness, Wifi, Dining, Bar, Conference

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    519

    Species

    25

    Mammals

    179

    Birds

    Most observed

    • African Savanna Elephant49 sightings
    • Common Hippopotamus36 sightings
    • White-fronted Bee-eater33 sightings
    • Nile Crocodile32 sightings
    • Grey Foam-nest Tree Frog26 sightings
    • Pied Kingfisher20 sightings
    • Wahlberg’s Striped Skink20 sightings
    • Reed Cormorant19 sightings

    Best time to stay at Chirundu Safari Lodge

    Best months:
    July
    August
    September
    Jan
    Fair25°C370mm
    Feb
    Fair26°C166mm
    Mar
    Great27°C62mm
    Apr
    Great26°C25mm
    May
    Excellent24°C4mm
    Jun
    Excellent22°C2mm
    Jul
    Excellent22°C0mm
    Aug
    Excellent24°C0mm
    Sep
    Excellent28°C0mm
    Oct
    Excellent31°C6mm
    Nov
    Great31°C48mm
    Dec
    Fair29°C153mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Chirundu Safari Lodge
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High30°31°32°32°31°29°29°32°35°37°37°34°
    Low23°23°23°21°18°16°15°17°21°24°25°24°
    Rain mm327142642151000747130
    Humidity81%78%67%58%51%50%46%39%32%34%44%61%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Chirundu Airport (FVCD)

    10 km from the park

    International airport

    Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

    95 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo