Khutse Game Reserve Best Time To Visit

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

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Khutse Game Reserve can be visited year-round. Wildlife migrates through the park with the seasons. The best time for wildlife viewing in Khutse is during the wet months, from December to March, when animals gather around the pans. At this time, some roads might become off-limits as they can get very muddy. In April and May, the roads tend to be better, and there are still a lot of animals around.

Best Time December to March (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season July to October (The park never gets crowded)

Low Season November to June (Low-season rates may apply in the lodge)

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

Worst Weather January (It is hot, and it can be rainy)

April to October Dry Season

There is still water in the pans in April and May, so it’s a good time for wildlife viewing
The roads are in decent condition making it easier to drive in the park
It is cooler in the middle of the day from April to August
July to October is high season, and some lodges might charge high-season rates
It gets very dry and dusty

November to March Wet Season

The pans fill up, and animals gather to drink
Predators are attracted by the many baby animals
Migrants make this the best time for birding
It is very hot
The roads get muddy and sometimes become impassable
Afternoon thundershowers can interfere with activities

Best Time To Go by Major Park