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Central Kalahari by month

January

• Day and night temperatures are high with moderate humidity, rainfall is at its peak for this desert environment.
• January welcomes in the birth of the next generation towards the end of the month.
• A time of high activity amongst the predators as they take full advantage of the walking buffet.
• Vegetation is green, wild flowers are in bloom and birds are in their breeding plumage.

February

• Day and night temperatures are high with moderate humidity, rainfall is at its peak for this desert environment.
• The perfect time to view the newborns, as they find their wobbly feet.
• A time of high activity amongst the predators as they take full advantage of the naive newborns.
• Vegetation is green, wild flowers are in bloom and birds are in their breeding plumage.
• During the green season there are more insects and mosquitoes around, luring out a host of unique insectivores.

March

• There is low humidity with high temperatures, rainfall begins to drop with shorter periods of bad weather.
• The ideal time to visit the Central Kalahari, plenty of game to view with high predator activities.
• Wildlife is in pristine condition, migratory birds are present and enjoying the lush green vegetation.
• Unique desert flowering species, barking gecko's and the chirping rain locusts make an unusual but fascinating change to the more traditional safari.
• During the green season there are more insects and mosquitoes around, luring out a host of unique insectivores.

April

• Temperatures are still high in April, with rain taking the form of irregular afternoon showers.
• The end of the wet season has arrived, as long as there is grazing and water available, wildlife will remain in the area.
• Vegetation dries and thins, providing the perfect conditions and opportunities to view the area's wildlife.
• Clarity improves for photography, showcasing the breath-taking landscapes of this wonderfully different wilderness.

May

• May is a transition month, temperatures begin to drop from the extremes and rain is almost nonexistent.
• Water sources begin to dry, animal densities drop but there are still interesting encounters with the unique resident species.
• Great time to enjoy the bushman experience, with an arid landscape, clear blue skies and moderate temperatures.
• Clarity improves for photography, showcasing the breath-taking landscapes of this true wilderness.

June

• Temperatures are comfortable but have dropped considerably at night, with morning frost on occasion, rainfall dry's up.
• The animals are spread out over large areas, but this is a good month to view the many unique desert species not often seen elsewhere in Botswana.
• Great time to enjoy the bushman experience with clear blue skies and moderate temperatures.
• The air is thin and still, creating the perfect time to photograph the unique local species, as well as the inspiring landscapes.
• The night sky is at its most impressive, with shooting stars and the Milky Way taking centre stage.
• Dont forget to pack a warm jacket for this time of year.

July

• Nights are cold with occasional frost, day temperatures are comfortable and rainfall dry's up.
• The animals are spread out over large areas, but this is a good month to view the many unique desert species not often seen elsewhere in Botswana.
• Great time to enjoy the bushman experience with clear blue skies and moderate temperatures.
• The air is thin and still, creating the perfect time to photograph the unique local species, as well as the inspiring landscapes.
• The night sky is at its most impressive, with shooting stars and the Milky Way taking centre stage.
• Pack a warm jacket for the chilly early mornings and night time.

August

• The coldest night temperatures have passed, with the daylight hours warming considerably, rain is still very unlikely.
• The animals are spread out over large areas, but this is a good month to view the many unique desert species not often seen elsewhere in Botswana.
• There are very few insects and mosquitoes around during this time of year.
• The air is thin and still, creating the perfect time to photograph the unique local species, as well as the inspiring landscapes.
• The night sky is at its most impressive, with shooting stars and the Milky Way taking centre stage.
• Don't forget to pack a warm jacket for this time of year.

September

• Temperatures start to climb, with rain being unlikely in the month of September.
• The animals are spread out over large areas, but this is a good month to view the many unique desert species not often seen elsewhere in Botswana.
• There are very few insects and mosquitoes around during this time of year.
• The air is thin and still, creating the perfect time to photograph the unique local species, as well as the inspiring landscapes.
• The night sky is at its most impressive, with shooting stars and the Milky Way taking centre stage.
• Pack a warm jacket for the chilly early mornings and night time.

October

• Temperatures reach their peak with humidity starting to climb towards the end of the month, it is unlikely that the rains will fall in October over the Kalahari.
• The dry landscape will burst into life should the first rains arrive, animals move back into the area as it becomes more hospitable.
• Wildlife is in need of rain after the dry season, spread over large distances, survival is an everyday struggle.
• An interesting month for photography, there is high humidity, with the landscape at its most extreme before the arrival of the first rains.

November

• Temperatures are hot and relatively humid with the first rains of the year falling in the form of afternoon showers.
• This can be difficult to predict as weather can come early or late depending on the year.
• This is the start of the 'green season' with wildlife migrating back into the game reserve to feed on the newly shooting grasses.
• Insects become more prevalent at this time of year but remain lower than other parts of Botswana.
• Known for interesting cloud formations and spectacular electrical storms illuminate the nights sky.

December

• Temperatures are hot and relatively humid with rain falling in the form of afternoon showers.
• This is the start of the 'green season' with wildlife migrating back into the game reserve to feed on the newly shooting grasses.
• Migratory birds have returned, creating a hive of activity as they display for the opposite sex.
• Insects become more prevalent at this time of year but remain lower than other parts of Botswana.
• Known for interesting cloud formations and spectacular electrical storms illuminate the nights sky.

The iconic Kalahari is a semi-arid desert ecosystem known for its extreme environment, with the light seasonal rains attracting wildlife to feed on the lush savannah grasses. Herds of springbok and gemsbok converge on the plains with cheetah and huge black-maned lion ready in waiting. Throughout the year, encounter unique desert species such as meerkat, porcupine, aardvark and the shy brown hyena.