Botswana Safari in September

Botswana Safari in September

By Antoinette Van Heerden

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Why visit Botswana in September

Lodges and camps are full around this time of year, as September is a popular month for wildlife viewing. The weather remains excellent. However, the green landscapes die out in dryer conditions, and most parks become dusty. Dry conditions do not make it an ideal time for photography.

Weather in September The weather is excellent

Temperatures increase from August onward, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the weather is unpleasant. Daytime temperatures can be pleasant. However, it might be sweltering in some areas, like the Kalahari.

Pros

• Warm weather – temperatures rise, and game drives or safari experiences can be hot in some areas
• Rich wildlife – warmer weather means wildlife is visible all around

Cons

• Parks get dusty – parks can get dusty at times and may, therefore, not be ideal for photography

National Parks to Visit in Botswana and Why

Mashatu Game Reserve

If elephants, lions, wild dogs, spotted hyenas, and Cheetahs are on your list for your safari trip, the Mashatu Game Reserve would be one of the destinations on your wishlist. Although the game reserve isn’t a Big Five destination, it has a variety of activities to partake in, such as horse riding, mountain biking, walking safaris, and other big game life.

Buffalo and Rhino are also present.

What to do:

• Horse riding
• Mountain biking

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Even though the best time to visit Kgalagadi is between March and May, May to September has the best weather. It is less hot during the day and a good month for wildlife viewing. However, warmer clothes are needed for morning and evening activities.

One of the best parts about the park is that it doesn’t have a high season, which means it never gets crowded. In addition, the rates at the park rarely fluctuate.

What to do:

• Photographic safari
• Game drives
• Birding

Selinda Game Reserve

September coincides with the high season and the best wildlife viewing. Although higher rates apply during this month, the reserve rarely gets busy. That means you get quality sightings without the addition of a crowded park.

What to do:

• Game drives
• Boat trips
• Walking safaris