Peak season now
Chinhoyi Caves
Chinhoyi Caves · Zimbabwe
The Chinhoyi Caves (previously the Sinoia Caves) are a group of limestone and dolomite caves in north central Zimbabwe. Designated a National Park in 1955, and managed by the Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority.
Conditions
Depth
10 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 35 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 31°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Southern Tree Agama
Rare
Now and then
Mozambique Spitting Cobra
Rare
Now and then
Puff Adder
Rare
Now and then
Flap-necked Chameleon
Rare
Now and then
Tropical House Gecko
Rare
Now and then
Cape House Snake
Rare
Now and then
Gear