{"id":12474,"date":"2026-10-05T08:29:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/?p=12474"},"modified":"2026-10-05T08:30:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T06:30:36","slug":"discover-the-zambezi-in-green-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/discover-the-zambezi-in-green-season.html","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Zambezi in Green Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/lodges\/victoria-falls-river-lodge\/\">Victoria Falls River Lodge<\/a><\/strong><br><br>One of the enduring charms of the Zambezi is the way its landscape is constantly evolving. As the seasons shift, the transformation is remarkable. With the arrival of the first rains, the bushland awakens, trees burst into rich shades of green, riverbanks become lush and vibrant, and familiar surroundings take on an entirely new character.<br><br>Across Zambezi National Park, the dry-season landscape gradually transforms into a sea of brilliant green beneath spectacular summer skies. Yet it is the abundance of new life that makes Green Season especially magical.<br><br>The bush becomes a nursery in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/country\/zimbabwe\/lodges\/\">Zimbabwe<\/a><\/strong>, with newborn animals appearing alongside their mothers. Tiny impala, zebra and giraffe begin discovering the world, surrounded by fresh vegetation as dramatic afternoon clouds build above the plains. Everywhere you look, the wilderness feels renewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-deck.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-deck.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-deck.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-deck-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-deck-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-safari-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-safari-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-safari-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-safari-1-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-boma.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-boma.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-boma.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-boma-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/victoria-falls-river-lodge-boma-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay Longer This Green Season<\/strong><br><br>Experience a different side of Victoria Falls with the Stay 3, Pay 2 offer at Victoria Falls River Lodge, Malachite and The Island.<br><br><strong>Valid for stays:<\/strong><br><br>1 November \u2013 14 December 2026<br>16 January \u2013 31 March 2027<br><br>Enjoy 50% off your third night while discovering the Zambezi through daily game drives, tranquil sunset river cruises and unforgettable wildlife encounters.<br><br>Slow down, reconnect with nature and experience the Zambezi at its most vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Thank you for choosing us as your accommodation provider.<br>South African Tourism Company<\/strong><br><br>Direct: +27 (0)41 368 1239<br>Tel:    +27 (0)21 794 9050<br>Mobile: +27 (0)827 823 142<br>Email:  res@south-african-hotels.com<br>Email:  res@south-african-lodges.com<br><br>Website: http:\/\/www.south-african-hotels.com<br>Website: http:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com<br>Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SouthAfricanHotels<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.south-african-lodges.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/discover-the-zambezi-in-green-season.html\"><img 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