Damaraland

Best Time to Visit

68 Damaraland Safaris

Expert

By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the 'Botswana & Namibia' Lonely Planet guide.

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Water is hard to come by during the drought of the winter months (May to September) and animals convene around the few waterholes still available. This makes for the best wildlife viewing in Damaraland, although it can be visited at any time of the year.

Best Time May to September (Animals congregate around water)

High Season July to November (Some places can get quite busy)

Low Season December to June (Low season rates may apply)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Worst Weather October to January (Very hot)

May to October –Dry Season – Winter

Best time for wildlife viewing
Weather ideal for spending time outdoors (October can get hot)
High season rates may apply from July to September
Some of the popular sites can get busy
The air can be filled with dust

Wildlife Photos

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November to April –Wet Season – Summer

Rain quenches the drought, although it rarely rains for long
Flowers are plentiful and skies are clear
Baby animals are present and wildlife is healthy
Birding is excellent while the migrant species are present
It tends to be very hot
Animals are dispersed and wildlife viewing isn’t as good
Less likely to see wildlife in both Etosha and Damaraland if you’re visiting both