Best time to visit Botswana

Weather is characterised by high temperatures, relative humidity and considerable rainfall

The birthing season provides high excitement as predators take advantage of the inexperienced newborns

The vegetation is lush and green, animals are in pristine condition and birds are in full breeding plumage providing incredible photographic opportunities

Make sure you have your insect repellent packed, the wet season is also mosquito season

This time of year is the height of the wet season, on average rain falls only a couple of days a week, leaving plenty of time to explore the various wilderness regions

Exceptional game viewing with high predator excitement during the birthing season

Vegetation is green, wild flowers are in bloom and birds are in their breeding plumage

There are more insects and mosquitoes around, luring out a host of unique insectivores in the Central Kalahari

March is still relatively hot and considerably drier than January and February, expect sporadic afternoon showers

Still good predator excitement with many young antelope learning the harsh lessons of an unforgiving wilderness

A great time for land based explorations with water based activities only available at a handful of the Delta camps

The Central Kalahari has unique desert flowers, barking gecko's and the chirping rain locust, creating a fascinating change to the more traditional safari

Be sure to pack mosquito repellent at this time of year

Temperatures start cooling with a handful of rainy days, the water levels begin to rise in the Delta, indicating the start of the flooding period

Some of the animals will still be spread out in the Linyanti, however lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah usually add to safari excitement

Birds look to migrate, game starts to make its way back into the Delta and Linyanti regions, as other water sources become scarce

Clarity improves for photography, showcasing the breath-taking landscapes of this wonderfully different wilderness

Mosquito's are still around but not as prevalent, pack your insect repellent just in case

Transition month from wet summer to dry winter, offering moderate temperatures and little to no rain

The perfect time for Delta explorations, flooding is approaching its peak providing the perfect conditions for water based activities

The "Emerald Season" is coming to an end, vegetation will slowly begin to thin and animals will migrate into the Linyanti and Delta region, following the year round water sources

Clarity improves for photography, showcasing the pristine Kalahari landscapes

Mornings and Evenings can be a little nippy at this time of year, a couple of extra layers will surface during the month of May

Temperatures are comfortable but have dropped considerably at night, with morning frost on occasion, rainfall dry's up

Flooding is reaching its peak, creating one of the ideal months to visit the Okavango Delta

Wildlife of every shape and size migrate into the delta and Linyanti areas, taking advantage of this constant water source in the dry season

This is usually the best time to view the elusive wild dogs of the Linyanti region, as they begin their denning period

The night sky is at its most impressive in the Central Kalahari, with shooting stars and the Milky Way taking centre stage

Include a warm jacket in your essentials as morning and evening temperatures are chilly

Nights are cold and possibly frosty, day temperatures are comfortable with rainfall drying up

The height of the water levels are achieved, ensuring a great diversity of activity and wildlife in the Delta region

This is usually the best time to view the endangered wild dogs of the Linyanti, during their denning period

July offers ideal photographic conditions, low humidity and sparse vegetation means wonderful image clarity and no shortage of picture perfect moments

Without a cloud in the sky, stargazing is an absolute treat in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Pack a warm jacket for the chilly mornings and evenings

The coldest night temperatures have passed, with the daylight hours warming considerably, rain is still very unlikely

A wonderful time to visit the Okavango Delta with the flood level still high, leading to great water and land based safari, depending on your preference

Experience some of the best wildlife viewing on the planet with incredible variation and big game encounters at both the Linyanti and the Delta

The air is thin and still, offering the perfect conditions to photograph the unique species and landscapes of the Central Kalahari

The lack of ambient light enhances the incredible night sky visible at this time of year

Include a warm jacket on your packing list because mornings can be chilly

The best time to visit the Delta and Linyanti for land based explorations, with warm daytime weather, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky

The Delta is home to the best wildlife viewing in Botswana at this time of year, encounter a myriad of species, all on your doorstep

Vegetation is thin due to the lack of rainfall, causing animals to cluster around the remaining water sources and the Savute Channel in the Linyanti Concession

Animals are spread out over large areas in the Kalahari but many unique species, not often seen elsewhere in Botswana are present

Very few mosquitoes present during this time of year, making for a carefree safari experience

The flood levels in the Delta begin to drop, with the temperatures and humidity across Botswana reaching a high, expect some rainfall in the later days of the month

Visibility is good with sparse vegetation, making it easier to spot the animals of the Delta and Linyanti regions

An interesting month for photography, particularly in the Kalahari, with the landscape at its most extreme before the arrival of the first rains

Make sure to drink plenty of water during the day to avoid dehydration in this month

Temperatures are still hot and humid with the first true rains of the wet season, it should be noted that in most cases rains are just passing afternoon showers

Wildlife will start to disperse with the receding floodwaters, making the delta game viewing exceptionally good, instead of world class

As vegetation becomes green wildlife becomes more difficult to spot in the Linyanti and Delta regions, wildlife congregate in the lush Central Kalahari

Interesting cloud formations and spectacular electrical storms, illuminating the nights sky, are a common occurrence in this month

Temperatures are hot and relatively humid with the rain falling in the form of afternoon showers

The "Emerald Season" is now in full swing, foliage is green and plentiful, flowers are in bloom and the migratory birds have returned

Animals are spread across the Delta and Linyanti regions but congregate in the Central Kalahari as grasses sprout in the fossilized river beds

A great time for photography with December offering the longest day length of the year