Namibia Parks
By Anthony Ham
Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the 'Botswana & Namibia' 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
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
Wildlife Photos
Best Time to go to Namibia by Major Park
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