Botswana: Weather and when to go

The best time of the year to be in Botswana is considered to be the winter months from May to November. This dry season is when game viewing in the main parks is at its most impressive; water holes dry out and game congregates around the remaining areas of standing water and the countries rivers. Temperatures at this time are perfect throughout the day getting progressively hotter until their peak in late October and early November, just before the rains come.

The summer months, from November to April also offer great game throughout the country, especially in such areas as the Central Kalahari. Victoria Falls is also at its most impressive in this period. The bonus at this time of year however is superb value for money as at the start of the season the lodges drop their rates for the months to come.

The Delta itself is in full flood from approximatly May to September every year; click on the page marked Flood Position to gain a better understanding of the level of the flood throughout the year and also look at our personal review of all the lodges to see when they are in flood and how this affects the activities they offer.