Botswana Safari in April

Botswana Safari in April

By Antoinette Van Heerden

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Why visit Botswana in April

A safari in Botswana can greatly value your money. Besides the fact that the visitor count remains low, rates are usually lower as this month forms part of the low season. 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.

Weather in April

Still amid the wet season, April begins to dry up, with 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, little by little.

Pros

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

Cons

• Small game life concentrations – although the weather improves, wildlife improves slowly

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, amongst other wild animals worth mentioning.

What to do:

• Boat safaris
• Game drives
• Birding

Linyanti Reserve

If seeing the Big Five is on your bucket list, Linyanti only houses four. These are the buffalo, the elephant, the leopard, and the lion, but the Rhino is unfortunately absent. However, if this isn’t a deal-breaker, the wildlife roams the grounds in April, as it is dry season.

What to do:

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

Chobe National Park

Wildlife in Botswana is most prevalent during April. This month marks the start of the dry season, and wildlife is, therefore, easier to spot. The park houses big African animals, such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalos, and zebras. Chobe National Park is where you would like to see rarer animals, such as the wild dog. Botswana isn’t famous for big cats, but lions still exist in the country.

What to do:

• Self-drive safari
• Birding