Botswana Safari - When to go - by authority Howard Hillman

When to go
to Botswana

Safari tips you can trust

Which is best,
the rainy or
dry season?

There is no universal answer. It depends on your safari priorities.

Below and on the next page are my run-downs on the advantages of each period to help you decide when to go.

Landscape

The vegetation is beautifully lush, not dry and brown.

Birding

Migratory birds come in mass in the winter to nest and rear their offspring.

Sunsets

Sunsets are spectacular this time of the year.

Lower tourism density

You enjoy a greater sense of the wilderness because there are fewer safari tourists, vehicles, and boats around.

Costs

Lodging is often 20 to 30% lower than standard rates.

for DRY SEASON advantages