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Botswana Safari in June

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Our safari experts recommend June, the final month of the shoulder season, for a Botswana safari. During this month, the weather is not too hot and not too cold, with fantastic lighting for photography. More importantly, as water sources become few and far between, animals begin to congregate in larger numbers. Less rain means shorter grass, making game viewing much easier. Some lodges will already have their high season prices, but it’s still possible to find some excellent specials.

Weather in June

Elephants spotted on boat cruise safari in Chobe National Park, Botswana | Photo credit: Hideaways Camp Kuzuma
Our safari experts recommend June, the final month of the shoulder season, for a Botswana safari | Photo credit: Hideaways Camp Kuzuma

The sun is out, and there is very little chance of rain in June. This month is well and truly the beginning of the dry season and is the perfect time for a safari.

Average Weather in June

Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit Rainfall
Min 6℃43℉0.01 inches
Max 25℃77℉0.2 inches

Destinations to Visit in Botswana During June

Elephant on a game drive, Botswana | Photo credits: Chobe Safari Lodge
May to October is an excellent time for game viewing in Botswana | Photo credits: Chobe Safari Lodge

Savute

Botswana’s dry season (May to October) is the best time for a Savute safari. The Savute Channel carries water from the Chobe River to flood the marshlands. In the dry season, this water source becomes all the more important, attracting a range of herbivores and, following the herds, predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas.

Makgadikgadi Pans

The otherworldly expanse of salt pans that make up Makgadikgadi are incredible to see shimmering in the sunlight during the dry season. Without any clouds in the sky at night, stargazing is surreal. Near the river area, you may see a variety of wildlife coming to drink.

Central Kalahari

For a desert safari experience in Botswana, the Central Kalahari is a great choice during the dry season. The lack of rainfall during the middle of the year dries the land, resulting in golden savannahs and seemingly never-ending pans. Head to the watering holes for the chance to spot big cats (including the famous black-maned lions) as well as hyenas, giraffes, and wildebeest.

Activities to Do in Botswana During June

  • Game drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Mokoro safaris
  • Horseback riding safaris
  • Desert safaris

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