Lochinvar National Park is mainly a birding destination. The best bird-watching months are in the Wet season from December to April, when the floodplains fill with water and migrant birds settle in for the season. At this time many birds are in breeding plumage too. The Kafue lechwe can be seen throughout the year. The floodplains might, however, be difficult to access after heavy rain.
It is sunny and it rarely rains
There are few mosquitoes and the risk of malaria is minimal
Game-drive tracks are dry
The dried-up vegetation makes general wildlife viewing easier
The sky is very hazy and the bush looks parched
October is very hot
The best time for birding as migrants are present
The floodplain is filled with water
December to January is the mating season for the Kafue lechwe
Scenery is green and fresh – this is called the ‘Emerald season’
The floodplain becomes difficult to approach
Roads are in bad condition and driving becomes more limited
Hot and humid conditions
Malaria is a bigger concern than in the Dry season