​Best Time To Visit – Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) 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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Tsau //Khaeb (formerly Sperrgebiet NP) can be visited throughout the year, but in general the best time to go is in the cooler months from May to October.


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Best Time May to October (It is cooler)
High Season July to November (Lüderitz gets busy and high-season rates apply)
Low Season December to June (Low-season rates may apply)
Best Weather May to October (Cooler during the day)
Worst Weather November to February (Very hot)

May to October Dry Season – Winter

  • Cooler around midday (except for October)
  • It is cold in the early morning
  • Lüderitz, the base for exploring the park, can get busy in high season

November to April Wet Season – Summer

  • Bird watching is a big attraction, especially when migrants are present
  • Low-season rates might apply to hotels in Lüderitz from December to June
  • It can be very hot
  • If visiting both Tsau //Khaeb NP and Etosha NP; wildlife viewing in Etosha isn't that productive

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