​Best Time To Visit – Selinda Concession

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

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

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

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Botswana.

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The Selinda Concession can be visited throughout the year, although it’s easier to get around and there’s more wildlife present during the drier months from June to October. The reserve is located within a migration route for elephant, zebra and other herbivores, and these animals arrive in the area around June, when water has dried up farther away from the river and marshes. They usually move on around December.


Selinda Concession Safaris
Best Time June to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (High-season rates may apply; small exclusive lodges never get busy)
Low Season November to June (Low-season rates may apply)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)
Worst Weather October (It gets extremely hot)

April to October –Dry Season

  • Wildlife watching gets better as the Dry season progresses
  • Large numbers of animals begin arriving around June
  • Trail conditions are much better for getting around
  • Temperatures are noticeably cooler from May to August
  • Lodges may charge high-season rates from July to October
  • September and October are very hot

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November to March –Wet Season

  • Elephants and zebras often remain in Selinda until December
  • The presence of migratory birds makes this the best time for bird-watchers
  • Low-season rates may apply
  • The scenery is lush and green with many flowers
  • There is less wildlife
  • It is very hot
  • Afternoon rainstorms can sometimes interrupt activities
  • Road conditions can deteriorate

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