Zambezi Region (Caprivi Strip) Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the ‘Botswana & Namibia’ Lonely Planet guide.
The Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi Strip) can be visited throughout the year, but the best time for wildlife viewing is in the dry winter months from June to September. At this time water is scarce and animals gather around the few remaining water sources. The vegetation is also thinner during these months, which makes it easier to spot wildlife.
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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Best time for wildlife viewing, especially late in the season
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Warm weather but not unbearably hot (except for October)
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The area never gets busy
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It can be very dry and dusty, and the sky can be hazy
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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The scenery is more attractive with many flowers
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Lots of baby animals around
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Excellent time for birding with migrants present
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Rain is rarely constant and provides relief after a long dry period
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It can be oppressively hot
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Wildlife viewing is less productive