Dry season: July to October
Chobe’s winter months are characterised by very crisp mornings and evenings, and balmy days. As the dry weather wears on, the thinned-out bush makes it easier to see rarer species like roan, sable and honey badgers.
By October, waterholes are running low, the daytime temperatures sky-rocket and buffalo mass on the river’s edge in enormous herds that can reach the hundreds and are best appreciated from the air in a scenic flight. Breeding herds of elephants are also on the march for water and make their way from the outer edges of the park down to the Chobe.
Because it is a lifeline, the Chobe River attracts thirsty game and a game drive along the water’s edge can be extremely productive.
