Travel Information

Planning your trip

Botswana is a year round wildlife destination and because of the location of the Desert & Delta Safaris’ lodges and camps, we make it easy for you to select and plan a safari to suit your needs. However, there are certain seasons that are more suitable for special interests than others.

Travel Info

• Planning your trip
  • Bird viewing – October to March
  • Plants, Vegetation and Botany – December to May
• Times to Travel
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
• What to bring
• Health
• FAQ
• Moving Between Camps

January

Bird viewing is excellent. It is peak breeding time for many of the colourful migrant bird species. Excellent wild flowers, brilliant green foliage and constant sounds day and night - from insects and birds – the bush is alive. January is in the middle of the rainy season with spectacular afternoon thunderstorms, high humidity and warm days (average 30°C plus) and nights (20°C plus). Game viewing is reasonable with active predators still chasing the fast developing young of their prey species. January is an ideal month for photography due to all the vivid colours, spectacular skies and unparalleled air clarity. The contrast of the predators natural winter camouflage with the summer colours makes for dramatic photos. More easily spotted by their prey species the predators have to work hard while the prey has a time of plenty.