​Best Time To Visit – Mudumu NP

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

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

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the 'Botswana & Namibia' Lonely Planet guide.

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

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Mudumu National Park is best visited during the Dry season (May to October), with ideal conditions from May to September. In the drier months, the foliage thins out and animals are drawn to permanent water sources as water dries up in the bush. This makes it easier to find animals. In the Wet season (November to April), animals tend to spread out among the thicker vegetation, making wildlife viewing more difficult.


Mudumu Safaris
Best Time May to September (Animals gather around water sources)
High Season July to October (The park never gets crowded)
Low Season November to June (Low-season rates may apply in some lodges)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)
Worst Weather October to March (Very hot; rains often)

May to September –Dry Season – Winter

  • Animals are less scattered and vegetation shrinks, making wildlife viewing easier
  • The weather is warm but the heat isn’t overbearing (except in October)
  • Regardless of the season, the park is never crowded
  • Dry conditions can make for hazy skies full of dust

October to April –Wet Season – Summer

  • Rain is very refreshing after the long dry winter
  • The scenery is beautiful, flowers are abundant, and the air is clear of dust
  • Animals are healthy and newborns can be seen
  • Peak birding season with the arrival of migrant species
  • The heat can be oppressive
  • Animals scatter, making wildlife viewing harder

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