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When to go on a Central Kalahari Trip

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january

Wet Season — one of the best times to visit

  • 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.

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