Botswana

When To Visit

Botswana is a very popular safari destination, not only because of the masses of game and untouched wilderness, but also because there are areas that are permanently covered in water. This means that whatever time of year you visit Botswana, you are sure to have a varied and exciting range of landscapes and terrain.

A Year-Round Destination

The best time for game is July through to November, when it is dry and hot and the game is concentrated on the permanent water. The Moremi, Savute, Linyanti and Chobe are prime game viewing areas during this period. The Okavango Delta is a wetland area, and as such does not have masses of game. However, later in the season the game does move in.

For birders the months of September to March are when all the resident birds are starting to nest and breed, and the migratory birds arrive around October.

In December through to May the bush is lush and green, a complete contrast to the dry, bleak month of October. All the wild flowers come out in the rainy season and the bush is fresh and alive. The whole of northern Botswana is a paradise during this period for the birds and the bush.

In March and April thousands of zebras and other animals migrate towards the Savute area of Chobe national park.

Botswana’s popularity as a destination is gaining in leaps and bounds. Peak season is from July through to November and middle season from April through to June. Note that availability is at a premium during these seasons, so you will need to book well in advance.

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