Khaudum National Park

Best Time To Visit

Khaudum Safaris

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By Anthony Ham

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

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The months of June to September make up the dry winter season, and this is the best time for wildlife viewing in Khaudum. Animals congregate at receding water sources and foliage thins out in these dry conditions, which makes sightings easier. In the Dry season big herds of elephant migrate into the park from neighbouring Botswana. During the Wet season animals scatter and roads can become impassable.

Best Time June to September (Animals congregate around water sources)

High Season July to November (The park never gets crowded)

Low Season December to June (Low-season rates may apply in some lodges)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Worst Weather September to December (It gets hot)

May to October –Dry Season – Winter

Foliage thins out making sightings easier as animals gather at water sources
Big herds of elephant migrate into the park from Botswana
The warm weather isn’t overly oppressive (except during October)
The park never gets busy, not even during the country’s high season
Dust fills the air and conditions are very dry

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November to April –Wet Season – Summer

Rainfall is a relief when it happens, but rains never last long
The scenery is more attractive, there are many flowers and the sky is clear of haze
Animals look healthy and baby animals are abundant
Best time for birding due to the arrival of migrant species
Animals are dispersed and wildlife viewing is less productive
Roads can become impassable after heavy rains
Heat can be overbearing
If visiting both Khaudum and Etosha; wildlife viewing in Etosha isn't very productive during the Wet season