Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Malawi.
Although wildlife viewing in Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve tends to be quite slow year-round, it is best from July to October, during the latter half of the Dry season. This is due to the water in the bush having dried up. At this time, animals tend to gather around remaining water sources, making them relatively easy to see. Be aware though that the heat in October can be punishing.
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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Best time for wildlife watching
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Not much rain and plenty of sunshine
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It never gets very busy
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The malaria risk is lower
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Skies are very hazy, and the bush looks brittle and dry
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October can be unbearably hot
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Chilly mornings from May to August when temperatures plummet
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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Scenery is idyllic – green and fresh
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There are few tourists and rates are lower
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Best time for birders as migratory birds are present
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Large mammals other than baboons are scarcely seen
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The weather is hot and muggy
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Malaria is a bigger concern than in the Dry season
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Rains can badly affect the roads