​Best Time To Visit – Bwabwata NP

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the ‘Botswana & Namibia’ guide.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the ‘Botswana & Namibia’ Lonely Planet guide.

Anthony is the author of the ‘Botswana & Namibia’ Lonely Planet guide.

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Although Bwabwata National Park can be visited year-round, the dry winter months from May to September are better for viewing wildlife. At this time, animals gather around reliable water sources and foliage shrinks back due to the lack of rain, making it easier to spot wildlife.


Bwabwata Safaris
Best Time May to September (Animals gather around water sources)
High Season July to October (The park never gets crowded)
Low Season November to June (Low-season rates may apply in some lodges)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)
Worst Weather October to March (Very hot; rain is possible)

May to October –Dry Season – Winter

  • Vegetation thins and animals cluster together near water
  • Daytime temperatures are mild (except during October)
  • Even during peak tourist season, the park is never crowded
  • The sky can be hazy as it gets very dry and dusty

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November to April –Wet Season – Summer

  • Flowers are abundant, the sky is clear and the scenery is beautiful
  • Newborn animals can be seen and wildlife appears healthy
  • Birding is more productive with the arrival of migratory birds
  • The rains come as a relief after months of dry conditions
  • The heat can be stifling
  • Animals are more scattered and wildlife viewing is harder
  • Rain can interrupt some activities

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