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Etosha National Park

Best Time to Visit

146 Etosha Safaris

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By Anthony Ham

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

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The best time to visit Etosha National Park is during the dry winter months from July to October. Less water is available during this time and the animals tend to gather around the few sources that are available. The Wet season (November to April) is less productive for spotting wildlife because the animals tend to scatter.

Best Time July to September (Animals congregate around the waterholes)

High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)

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

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

Worst Weather October to February (Very hot)

May to October –Dry Season – Winter

Best time for wildlife viewing with large numbers of animals at waterholes
Weather is good, although October is very hot
July to September is high season and it gets very busy
The sky is filled with dust and it can be hazy

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November to April –Wet Season – Summer

Rainfall comes as a relief, although it rarely rains for long
Landscape is attractive and skies are clear
Wildlife is in peak condition and plenty of babies can be seen
Prime birding during the migrant season
Animals are dispersed making viewing difficult
It tends to be very hot