Okavango Delta Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the Botswana & Namibia Lonely Planet guide.
A visit to the Okavango Delta is rewarding any time of the year, but the best time for wildlife viewing is from July to October. The wet months, from January to March, are less ideal because some areas become inaccessible. Due to the time it takes for the water to reach the Delta, the flooding is highest in the dry months, which is ideal for mokoro (dugout canoe) trips.
April to October Dry Season
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Wildlife viewing is better as the Dry season progresses
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Water levels are highest – good for mokoro trips
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July to October are high-season months, and lodges charge higher rates
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September and October are very hot
November to March Wet Season
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A lot of wildlife remains in the heart of the Delta, which has permanent water
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There are plenty of baby animals, which attract predators
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Best bird-watching time as migrants are present
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There is less wildlife in the Delta
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Water levels in the Delta can drop too low for mokoro trips
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It is very hot
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Afternoon rainstorms can interfere with Delta activities
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Parts of the Delta can become inaccessible
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Some lodges close from January to March
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Central Kalahari GR
- Chobe National Park
- Makgadikgadi Pans NP
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Nxai Pan National Park
- Okavango Delta