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Botswana is a country of contrasts and of shifting seasons, and therefore the best time to visit Botswana is year round as there is always something exciting and unique to discover.
If you are eager to bag the ‘Big Five’, as well as wild dogs, giraffe, antelope, and hippos, then a game drive safari in the dry season (May to October) will get you up close to all of these.
Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park are perfect for anyone looking for the classic safari experience. Equally, for those wanting to go deeper into the wetlands, a canoe safari on the Okavango waterways at full flood, from June to August, will provide an intimate perspective, away from the more traditional 4×4 safaris.
Alternatively, the green season, from November to April, is a time of abundant wildlife for those unafraid of wet weather. The Makgadikgadi Pans, almost entirely inhospitable in the dry season, become a vital habitat for migratory animals after the rains come. Wildebeest, zebra, and many species of bird gather there to birth and raise their young, which also attracts iconic predators like lions, cheetah, and hyenas, drawn by the prospect of an easy meal and ideal conditions to give birth too.
Whatever you want out of a safari, Botswana will have something to offer and our regional experts are here to provide the best tailored advice to ensure you find the perfect Botswana safari experience.
