​Best Time To Visit – Northern Tuli GR

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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Wildlife viewing in Northern Tuli Game Reserve is best during the Dry season (April to October), with ideal conditions from May to September. During these months, animals gather at the rivers and few remaining water sources in this semi-arid area, often migrating from afar. The vegetation is also thinner, which means high-quality predator sightings.

Best Time May to September (Dry conditions, best for wildlife viewing)
High Season May to October and December to mid-January (The park doesn’t get busy)
Low Season Mid-January to April and November (Few visitors)
Best Weather May to August (Cooler temperatures, little rain)
Worst Weather November to March (It gets very hot)

April to October –Dry Season

  • Animals gather around water, which makes them easier to find
  • Not as hot in the middle of the day
  • Nights and early mornings are often chilly
  • The sky can be hazy, and the scenery isn’t as beautiful and lush

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November to March –Wet Season

  • The scenery is lush, and skies are clear of dust
  • Baby animals may be spotted
  • Ideal time for birding with the arrival of migratory birds
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as in the Dry season
  • It can get extremely hot

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