Moremi Game Reserve Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Botswana.
Moremi Game Reserve can be visited throughout the year, but the best time for wildlife viewing is during the dry months from July to October. This is when skies are sunny, temperatures are mild and water levels are highest. The wet months from January to March are more problematic because areas of the reserve become inaccessible and some lodges close.
April to October Dry Season
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Some of the best wildlife viewing anywhere in Africa
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Wildlife viewing gets better as the Dry season progresses
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Water levels are high, which is good for mokoro trips
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April, May and June are generally less crowded than later in the season
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July to October are high-season months, and lodges charge high-season rates
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September and October can be very hot
November to March Wet Season
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The high number of baby animals attracts predators
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This is the best bird-watching time as migrant species are present
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Many animals remain near the reserve where permanent water is still present
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Wildlife disperses and is more difficult to see
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Despite the rainfall, water levels in the Delta may be too low for mokoro trips
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Heavy rain can make parts of the reserve inaccessible and some lodges close from January to March
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Central Kalahari GR
- Chobe National Park
- Makgadikgadi Pans NP
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Nxai Pan National Park
- Okavango Delta