Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park Best Time To Visit
By Anthony Ham
Anthony is the 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 National Park (formerly Sperrgebiet National Park) can be visited throughout the year, but in general the best time to go is during the cooler months from May to October. It can be uncomfortably hot and humid during the Wet season, which runs from November to April.
Best Time May to October (Cooler temperatures)
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 September (Cooler daytime temperatures)
Worst Weather November to February (Very hot)
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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Cooler around midday (except for October)
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Very little rainfall
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Temperatures can be cold in the early morning
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Lüderitz (the base town for exploring the park) can get busy in high season
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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Bird watching is a big attraction, especially when migrants are present
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Low-season rates might apply to hotels in Lüderitz from December to June
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It can be very hot
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If combining Tsau //Khaeb with other Namibian parks, these are not the best months for wildlife viewing
Best Time To Go by Major Park
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