When to go

When to go on a Khwai Trip

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january

Wet Season — a good time to visit

  • This is the wettest month of the year with an average of just 10 days of rain expected, providing a unique experience in this lush landscape.

  • Incredible birding and the start of the birthing season, providing excellent game viewing with high predator excitement.

  • The vegetation is lush and green, animals are in presine 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.


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