Niassa Special Reserve Best Time To Visit

By Philip Briggs
Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Mozambique.

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July to October is the middle and end of the Dry season in Niassa Special Reserve. These are the best wildlife-viewing months as most water in the bush has dried out and thirsty animals gather around the few water sources left. October is, however, uncomfortably hot.

Best Time July to October (The bush is dry and animals are easier to find)

High Season Never (The reserve doesn’t get busy)

Low Season Never (The reserve doesn’t get busy)

Best Weather June to August (It is cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Worst Weather November to March (Hot and wet)

May to October Dry Season

Wildlife viewing is easier as animals gather around the Lugenda River
Lots of sunshine and it rarely rains
Minimal risk of contracting malaria, with few mosquitoes around
Hazy skies and dry bush
October is unbearably hot
From May to August, the mornings are chilly and warm clothing is necessary

November to April Wet Season

Air is fresh and the landscapes are green
Prime birding time with migratory birds around
Newborn animal season
The reserve might close from December until the end of April
Wildlife viewing is better in the Dry season
Heat and humidity can be oppressive
Malaria is a bigger concern than in the Dry season
Roads may become waterlogged and terrible for driving

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