Northern Tuli Game Reserve Best Time To Visit

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

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Wildlife viewing in Northern Tuli Game Reserve is best during the Dry season, from May to September, when animals come to drink at the rivers. The semi-arid area encourages animals to migrate from afar to the few remaining water sources. Vegetation is thinner in the Dry season as well, which means high-quality predator sightings.

Best Time May to September (Winter)

High Season July to December (High-season rates apply but the park never gets busy)

Low Season January to June (Low-season rates apply)

Best Weather March to May (Less hot than midsummer with warm nights and fresh air from the summer rains)

Worst Weather November to February (It gets very hot)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

Animals gather around water, which makes them easier to find
Not as hot in the middle of the day
Nights and early mornings are chilly
The sky is hazy, and the scenery isn’t as beautiful and lush

October to April Wet Season – Summer

The scenery is lush, and the skies are bright
Baby animals may be spotted
Ideal time for birding with the arrival of migratory birds
Wildlife viewing is not as good as in the Dry season
It gets extremely hot

Best Time To Go by Major Park