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When to go on a Linyanti Trip

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january

Wet Season — a quieter time to visit

  • Weather is characterised by high temperatures, a drop in humidity and relatively high rainfall.

  • A month of high excitement, due to the many newborns afoot, predator hunts are a frequent occurrence.

  • A wonderful time for photography, vegetation is green and in bloom, migratory birds are present and in breeding plumage, the animals are all in prime condition.

  • Make sure the mosquito repellent is packed during this time of year.

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