​Best Time To Visit – Linyanti Concession

Anthony Ham
Expert
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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The Linyanti Concession can be visited year-round, but the best time for general wildlife viewing (especially elephants) is during the dry months, from May to October. Animals disperse during the wetter months, which means fewer sightings from November to April. The exception, apart from waterbirds along the Linyanti River, is the zebra migration. In November, zebras foal in the Savuti region of Chobe National Park, and they gather around Linyanti between February and April.


Linyanti Concession Safaris
Best Time May to October (Best general wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (High-season rates may apply; small exclusive lodges never get busy)
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), December to February (Rains possible)

April to October –Dry Season

  • As the Dry season progresses, wildlife viewing gets better and better
  • September and October see animals gather along the Linyanti River
  • One of the best times and places to see elephants in Botswana
  • Lodges charge high-season rates from July to October
  • September and October can be very hot

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November to March –Wet Season

  • Zebra calving and migration occurs
  • Migratory birds are present from November to April and many birds are breeding
  • The scenery is usually lush and green
  • There is less general wildlife
  • It can be very hot and humid
  • Rains can sometimes restrict activities and roads are often in poor condition

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