- January: Poor
- February: Poor
- March: Poor
- April: Fair
- May: Excellent
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Excellent
- September: Excellent
- October: Good
- November: Fair
- December: Poor
- Excellent
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
The Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi Strip) can be visited throughout the year, but the best time for wildlife viewing is in the dry winter months from June to September. At this time water is scarce and animals gather around the few remaining water sources. The vegetation is also thinner during these months, which makes it easier to spot wildlife.
Zambezi Region Safaris
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Best Time
- May to September (Animals gather around water sources)
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High Season
- July to October (Though the area never gets crowded)
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Low Season
- November to June (Low-season rates may apply in some lodges)
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Best Weather
- May to August (Less hot during the day)
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Worst Weather
- October to March (Very hot; rains often)
May to October Dry Season – Winter
- Best time for wildlife viewing, especially late in the season
- Warm weather but not unbearably hot (except for October)
- The area never gets busy
- It can be very dry and dusty, and the sky can be hazy
November to April Wet Season – Summer
- The scenery is more attractive with many flowers
- Lots of baby animals around
- Excellent time for birding with migrants present
- Rain is rarely constant and provides relief after a long dry period
- It can be oppressively hot
- Wildlife viewing is less productive
Wildlife Photos
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Excellent
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
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Etosha National Park
- January: Poor
- February: Poor
- March: Poor
- April: Fair
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Excellent
- August: Excellent
- September: Excellent
- October: Good
- November: Fair
- December: Fair
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Namib-Naukluft NP
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Excellent
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Excellent
- September: Excellent
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Good
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Skeleton Coast NP
- January: Excellent
- February: Excellent
- March: Excellent
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Good
- October: Excellent
- November: Excellent
- December: Excellent