Botswana offers exceptional wildlife and game viewing all year round. It is important to take note that certain seasons are ideal for special interest travellers:

♦ Birding season is from November – March when the Okavango Delta is home to the many migratory birds during their breeding season.

♦ Botanical season is from December - May when the vegetation is lush and green, and also when most plants are in flower.

♦ Photography is excellent year-round, but depending on what your main interests are, note that the scenery is most spectacular from September - February during the first rains.

♦ For wildlife the winter months from May - September is best, as the vegetation is less dense and game viewing is generally more prolific.

Seasons

♦ Botswana’s high season is from July - October. Due to the low number of rooms in most of the Botswana lodges and camps, availability is at a premium over this time, so it is essential to book well in advance.

♦ Shoulder season is from May - June. This is also a ‘busy time’ in Botswana’s national parks and reserves.

♦ November to April is a less popular time to visit Botswana due to the rains that cause the animals to disperse over wider areas and not around the water holes. It also causes some roads to be inaccessible due to the seasonal high waters of the Okavango Delta.