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Best Time To Visit Bwabwata National Park (Month by Month)

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  1. January: Poor
  2. February: Poor
  3. March: Poor
  4. April: Fair
  5. May: Excellent
  6. June: Excellent
  7. July: Excellent
  8. August: Excellent
  9. September: Excellent
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Fair
  12. December: Poor
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

Although Bwabwata National Park can be visited year-round, the dry winter months from May to September are better for viewing wildlife. At this time, animals gather around reliable water sources and foliage shrinks back due to the lack of rain, making it easier to spot wildlife.


Bwabwata Safaris
calendar Best Time
May to September (Animals gather around water sources)
clock High Season
July to October (The park never gets crowded)
percentage Low Season
November to June (Low-season rates may apply in some lodges)
sun Best Weather
May to August (Less hot during the day)
raincloud Worst Weather
October to March (Very hot; rain is possible)

May to October Dry Season – Winter

  • Vegetation thins and animals cluster together near water
  • Daytime temperatures are mild (except during October)
  • Even during peak tourist season, the park is never crowded
  • The sky can be hazy as it gets very dry and dusty

November to April Wet Season – Summer

  • Flowers are abundant, the sky is clear and the scenery is beautiful
  • Newborn animals can be seen and wildlife appears healthy
  • Birding is more productive with the arrival of migratory birds
  • The rains come as a relief after months of dry conditions
  • The heat can be stifling
  • Animals are more scattered and wildlife viewing is harder
  • Rain can interrupt some activities

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

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  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
  1. Etosha National Park
    1. January: Poor
    2. February: Poor
    3. March: Poor
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Fair
  2. Namib-Naukluft NP
    1. January: Good
    2. February: Good
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Good
    12. December: Good
  3. Skeleton Coast NP
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Excellent
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Good
    7. July: Good
    8. August: Good
    9. September: Good
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Excellent

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