Botswana Safari in April

Botswana Safari in April

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April follows the rainy season, the skies start to clear up, and the green landscapes are magnified.

Regardless of the time of year, game life is always present, although in smaller concentrations, depending on the park you visit.

During this season, birding and wildlife viewing are excellent.

Early morning and evening game drives are the best times to see wildlife in action, as this is generally when predator and prey activity is at its best.

Weather in April

April begins to dry up, with only occasional rains.

During the wet season, wild animals can be harder to spot, but as the weather improves in Botswana, so does the game life.

Pro

• Low season – the rainy season isn’t generally the busiest time for a safari, and some rates may be lower

Con

• Small game life concentrations – however, as the weather improves, so do wildlife sightings

National Parks to Visit in Botswana and Why

Makgadikgadi Pans

Suitable to visit all year round, the Makgadikgadi Pans is a safari destination where you can see lions, leopards, and spotted hyenas, among other wild animals.

What to do:

• Boat safaris
• Game drives
• Birding

Linyanti Wildlife Reserve

Linyanti houses four members of the Big Five: buffalos, elephants, leopards, and lions.

What to do:

• Game drives
• Night drives
• Walking safaris
• Wildlife hides

Chobe National Park

This month marks the start of the dry season, and wildlife becomes easier to spot.

The park houses big African animals, such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalos, and zebras.

Chobe National Park is also a great spot to see rarer animals, such as wild dogs.

What to do:

• Game drives
• Birding