Lochinvar National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is our Zambia expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.
Lochinvar National Park is mainly a birding destination. The best bird-watching months are in the Wet season from December to April, when the floodplains fill with water and migrant birds settle in for the season. At this time many birds are in breeding plumage too. The Kafue lechwe can be seen throughout the year. The floodplains might, however, be difficult to access after heavy rain.
May to October Dry Season
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It is sunny and it rarely rains
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There are few mosquitoes and the risk of malaria is minimal
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Game-drive tracks are dry
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The dried-up vegetation makes general wildlife viewing easier
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The sky is very hazy and the bush looks parched
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October is very hot
November to April Wet Season
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The best time for birding as migrants are present
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The floodplain is filled with water
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December to January is the mating season for the Kafue lechwe
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Scenery is green and fresh – this is called the ‘Emerald season’
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The floodplain becomes difficult to approach
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Roads are in bad condition and driving becomes more limited
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Hot and humid conditions
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Malaria is a bigger concern than in the Dry season