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BOTSWANA

WEATHER

Being in the Southern Hemisphere Botswana’s seasons are hot and wet during November through to March, October and November being the hottest months, while it is cooler though still warm during the dry season from April to September with little rainfall. It is a country largely covered in desert or semi-desert and mostly receives little rain except in Northern Botswana even in the rainy season receives little rain.

SEASONS

December to February

From December, the rains become heavier and the humidity increases. The land is very beautiful with pretty flowers, fresh green grass and the trees are covered in leaves. Many of the antelope species have young at foot and the game is dispersed, with an abundance of food and water being available. The winter migrants from Europe arrive and many nest during this period, producing an incredible variety of birdlife.

March to May

The rains end, though there may be an occasional shower in early April. Very much less humid and the temperatures are milder with beautiful sunny days.

The game is still dispersed but there is plenty to be seen. The winter migrants from Europe begin to depart.

June to August

Winter begins to set in with warm sunny days, but cold nights. You will need a warm jacket or pullover for early morning game drives. Trees and bushes begin to loose their leaves as they fall to the ground and the mammals browse the vegetation.

Waterholes start to dry up and the game begins to concentrate on the permanent water supplies ie the Okavango Delta and Chobe River

September to November

The days and nights start warming up, becoming very hot during October, water becomes more scarce and the land is dry. Trees have shed their leaves and are beginning to sprout small buds in the anticipation of the forthcoming rains. The first migrant birds start to move in and nesting begins, some of the more spectacular being the carmine bee-eater colonies in the river banks. Elephants in huge herds of up to 250 or more can be seen. As the first rain falls towards the end of this period, the impala and other antelope species start to drop their young.

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