Okavango Delta

Botswana - Seasonality

Wildlife viewing at our Botswana camps is good all year round, but each season has its own nuance and special charm – there simply is not one ‘perfect time’ to visit.

It is important to remember that while game viewing can never be guaranteed, there are some trends that can be seen when we combine our knowledge of seasons, habitats and water availability with animal distribution, their numbers, and thus where they can be found. The table below gives some insight into these trends.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Green Season Higlights
  • Excellent game concentrations in Central Kalahari
  • Time of abundance … births, babies and breeding (+ predators)
  • Summer bird migrants present in breeding plumage
  • Excellent photographic opportunities … great light, colour and subject matter
Transition Season Highlights
  • Moderate climate with a mix of the green and dry seasons including the dynamics of a change in season
Dry Season Highlights
  • Diminished water availability results in high game concentrations and density
  • Peak inundation in the Okavango - perfect time for mokoro and boating activities
  • Great visibility in leafless woodland
  • Cooler and drier time of the year
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Weather can make or break a holiday.The best time to visit Botswana is during the dry season between May and October,when you can expect warm, sunny days (22°C to 35°C) and chilly nights.

Wildlife
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elephant grazing near the okavango riveElephant


Abundant
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two giraffes in the jungleGiraffee


Common
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black lion iconLion


Common
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wildlife-buffaloBuffalo


Abundant
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wildlife-zebraZebra


Abundant
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wildlife-hippoHippo


Abundant

Places To Stay In Okavango Delta

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Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp

Okavango Delta, Botswana

55.00 €
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Pom Pom Camp

Okavango Delta, Botswana

60.00 €
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Xudum Lodge

Okavango Delta, Botswana

80.00 €
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Xaranna Camp

Okavango Delta, Botswana

50.00 €
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Gunn's Camp

Okavango Delta, Botswana

55.00 €