​Best Time To Visit – Khwai Concession

Anthony Ham
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By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Botswana.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Botswana.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Botswana.

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You can visit the Khwai Concession (which covers the NG18 and NG19 concessions) year-round. However, the best time for seeing animals and ideal weather conditions is from May to October. Khwai is less unpredictable when it comes to water levels than the rest of the Okavango Delta, and the concession can be reached by road throughout most of the year. Rain is more likely from November to March, but this is also the best time for birding as migrant species are present from November to April.


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Best Time May to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (High-season rates apply, but it’s not crowded)
Low Season November to June (Low-season rates may apply)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)
Worst Weather October (It gets extremely hot)

April to October –Dry Season

  • Wildlife viewing is excellent, especially late in the season
  • Water levels are highest, which is good for mokoro trips
  • Trail conditions are at their best
  • Weather is fine and dry with cool evenings
  • July to October is high season, and lodges charge higher rates
  • October can get very hot

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November to March –Wet Season

  • With lots of baby animals around, predators are active
  • Wonderfully green landscapes
  • The best months for birding with migratory birds in the area
  • Wildlife can be harder to see as waters retreat and animals disperse
  • Water levels fall, making mokoro trips more difficult
  • Expect hot and humid weather conditions
  • Rainstorms can disrupt game drives and send animals under cover

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