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In this December 2018 article in Culture Trip<\/a>, South African-born travel writer and photographer, Melanie van Zyl, tells us\u00a0why the rainy season is still the perfect time to visit Botswana<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

An incredible place to visit at any time of year, Botswana tops the chart of Africa\u2019s best safari destinations. Here\u2019s why Botswana\u2019s resplendent wilds are just as likely to impress during the rainy season.<\/p>\n

Baby animals, vibrant birdlife, charismatic cats, scores of elephants, affordability and the magnificent rains are just a few reasons to visit during Botswana\u2019s \u2018Green Season\u2019, often considered by many to be the worst time of the year to come.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the first things you\u2019re likely to Google when travelling is \u2018When is the best time to visit?\u2019 For Botswana, some sites will recommend the dry, winter season between May and September, when temperatures are moderate and game viewing is said to be better than at other times of the year. However, experiencing Botswana in the \u2018Green Season\u2019 definitely has its perks.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The \u2018Green Season\u2019 is good value<\/strong><\/p>\n

Locally known as the \u2018Green Season\u2019, Botswana\u2019s rainy, wet, summer season runs from December to March. The biggest advantage of travelling at this time is that visitor numbers dwindle, so you\u2019re likely to enjoy a quieter, more personal stay at affordable rates as camps drop their prices by as much as 50 percent.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Discover Botswana\u2019s beautiful beasts in the Okavango Delta<\/strong><\/p>\n

The November to February period is right in the middle of the heat and rain of midsummer. The Kalahari Desert is particularly stifling, but thankfully there\u2019s a slosh of water, namely the Kavango River and its catchment area, cutting through this harsh environment and providing refuge for the wild world.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Okavango Delta is a low-impact tourism destination and visiting requires off-road driving, boating or fly-ins using small aircraft. Thanks to this inaccessibility, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has been dubbed \u2018the Last Eden of Africa\u2019.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spot tsessebe (the fastest antelope in the world) or shy water-dwelling sitatunga and enjoy the reinvigoration of the natural world as young, ungainly antelope join the herds. Botswana is also a hotspot for one of the world\u2019s most endangered mammals, the African wild dog.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tip:<\/u> When staying at a lodge, such as the new Kwando Splash Camp<\/a> in the Eastern Okavango, professional guides will be well acquainted with the movements of local lion prides, cheetah coalitions and the fast-moving, hunting packs of African wild dogs (named by World Wildlife Fund as the second-most endangered carnivore in Africa). In fact, these sought-after predators have territories so close to this particular camp that you\u2019re likely to see them while eating breakfast.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

See the wild from the water in Chobe National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

The wide, wild Chobe River marks Botswana\u2019s border with Namibia and provides both sanctuary and water for the many creatures of Chobe National Park. Most notably, this area is home to the African continent\u2019s greatest concentration of elephants, with overall herd numbers at an estimated 120,000. They\u2019re best admired from the water.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tip:<\/u> Many lodges in the nearby town, Kasane, offer sundowner cruises, but Chobe Safari Lodge<\/a> is the closest base to the park for ease of access. You can also book a private boat for the early morning, when rain and thunderstorms are less likely.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fall in love with Botswana\u2019s birds<\/strong><\/p>\n

During summer, migrant birds swoop south and congregate in high numbers at various hotspots across the country. Even non-birders will be reaching for their binoculars during this active avian season.<\/p>\n

Although Botswana has no endemic bird species, it\u2019s one of the easiest places in the world to find extraordinary feathered friends. The Okavango Delta, for example, is a stronghold for critically endangered wattled cranes. For many twitchers, the ultimate sighting is the Pel\u2019s fishing owl, a rarity that feeds on fish and frogs. Colourful bee-eaters snatch insects swiftly from the air, striking African skimmers flock to the northern rivers scooping up water using their specially adapted bills and the African fish-eagle lets out its resonating, soulful call.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tip:<\/u> During the Green Season, die-hard birders cannot miss the wonder of Godikwe Lagoon in the heart of the Okavango Delta, where waterbirds find safety from predators on islands surrounded by deeply flooded lagoons. Different species nest side by side in a seasonal ceasefire and create enormous breeding sites called heronries. Godikwe Lagoon is only accessible via boat when staying in lodges near to the Moremi Game Reserve, such as Kwando Splash Camp.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dance in the rain<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a particular reverence for rain in Botswana, which is called pula in the local language of Setswana. Pula is also the name of Botswana\u2019s currency, and the colour blue dominates the country\u2019s flag, representing the life-giving forces of water.<\/p>\n

When the heat builds up and clouds eventually rupture with rainstorms, bringing water back to this parched place, join in the joy and soak up the open sky. After all, Africa knows best, that \u2018no rain, no gain\u2019.<\/p>\n

\"Botswana,<\/a>
\u00a9 Melanie van Zyl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tip:<\/u> During a stay at Mma Dinare Lodge<\/a> in the southern reaches of the Okavango Delta, you may be so lucky as to meet the delightful camp manager Mmapula Malela. \u2018Mmapula\u2019 means \u2018mother of the rain\u2019, and rain is all that anyone can talk about in the heights of summer\u2019s stifling heat.<\/p>\n

Feature image courtesy of Melanie van Zyl for Culture Trip.<\/em><\/p>\n

Chat to us<\/a> about how the green rainy season in Botswana can make for truly\u00a0magical safari in Chobe National Park and\/or the Okavango Delta.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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