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Etosha National Park Best Time To Visit

By Anthony Ham
Anthony is the author of the 'Botswana & Namibia' Lonely Planet guide.

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Etosha National Park is best visited during the Dry season (May to October). At this time, there is less water available and the animals tend to gather around the few remaining sources. In normal years, the Wet season (November to April) is less productive for spotting wildlife because the animals tend to scatter. The heaviest rains fall from January to March.


Best Time May to October (Animals gather around the waterholes)
High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)
Low Season December to June (Low-season rates may apply)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)
Worst Weather November to March (Very hot; often rains)

May to October Dry Season – Winter

November to April Wet Season – Summer

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