January to March sees the migration of large numbers of game into the summer grazing areas, while the delta comes alive with sounds of hundreds of bird species.

In March and April, thousands of zebras and other animals migrate towards the Savuti area of Chobe National Park.

The rainy summer season (particularly from December through to February) isn't the best time to hit the back roads, enjoy wildlife viewing or explore the Okavango, as prolonged rains may render sandy roads unnavigable, and animals disperse when water is abundant.

From December to March it is very difficult to get around Chobe and Moremi National Parks due to heavy rains, and many lodges actually close over this period.

In the dry winter season, wildlife congregate around water sources, making for good game viewing. This does not mean, however, that game viewing is impossible during the summer season.

Spring and Autumn (Fall) are still be relatively dry but the days are cooler than in summer and the nights are warmer than in winter.

Reading:
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