Destinations 

Dry Season (Winter) – May to October

Weather

• Cool mornings, warm to hot afternoons

• Very little to no rainfall

• Low humidity

Temperatures

• Mornings: 5°C–12°C (41°F–54°F)

• Afternoons: 22°C–30°C (72°F–86°F)

Safari Conditions

• Animals gather around shrinking waterholes

• Sparse vegetation improves visibility

• Fewer insects and mosquitoes (lower malaria risk)

• Okavango Delta floods during this season

Wet Season (Summer) – November to April

Weather

• Hot, with dramatic thunderstorms

• Lush and green — bush becomes dense

• High humidity, especially in December–February

Temperatures

• Mornings: 30°C–38°C (86°F–100°F)

• Afternoons: 18°C–24°C (64°F–75°F)

Safari Conditions

• Many herbivores give birth, drawing predators

• Excellent birdwatching (migratory species arrive)

• Fewer tourists and lower rates

Big Game Viewing: June – October (Dry Season)
Animals gather around water sources, less vegetation = easier spotting.

Mokoro Safaris in the Okavango Delta: June – August
Delta is flooded = prime canoeing season.

Bird Watching: November – March (Green Season)
Migratory birds arrive; lush, green landscapes.

Zebra Migration: December – April (Wet Season)
Rain triggers migration across the pans.

Stargazing: May – July

Clear skies, cool nights, little light pollution.

Predator Action:January – March

Prey birthing season = predator activity increases

Photography: May – October

Golden light, dry skies, animals in open.

Scenic Landscapes / Green Bush: December – April
Lush scenery, dramatic clouds, wildflowers.

Walking Safaris: May – August

Cooler temperatures, dry terrain, fewer insects.

Family-Friendly Game Drives: June – September

Comfortable weather, easy game spotting.

Night Drives / Nocturnal Viewing: May – October

Clear nights, dry ground = better visibility, active nocturnal life