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Botswana in October

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Botswana in October

October is Botswana’s hottest month, and temperatures can exceed 40°C/104°F in the country’s north. The south is a bit cooler, but not by much. Nights in the south average between 15°C/59°F and 20°C/68°F, and in the far north are often much warmer. In the south and center, the rains usually come earlier, with the first afternoon thunderstorms bringing some relief.

In the north, it rarely rains until the end of the month, and the rainy season doesn’t start properly until mid-November. Despite the heat, October is a popular Botswana safari month, especially along the Chobe River, which is famous for its herds of thirsty elephants.

Baobabs are a prolific feature in Botswana
Baobabs are a prolific feature in Botswana

In Moremi, the delta waters begin to drop, opening up the flood plains and providing much-needed vegetation for the grazers. The drying pools also trap fish, which draw vultures and other scavengers in for a feast. Away from the delta, the vegetation is denuded and sparse – not at its most beautiful, but great for spotting predators. To the northwest, the panhandle’s Barbell (catfish) run is still going strong, and September and October are the best months to catch Tigerfish.

The Chobe river is famous for its elephant sightings
The Chobe river is famous for its elephant sightings

By October, Botswana’s seen no rain for six months, and the cloudless skies turn a pale, dusty blue – exactly the color of Botswana’s flag! Be prepared for heat, dust, bumpy roads, excellent wildlife sighting tours, and long, warm evenings under the stars. It can be an excellent time to be on the pans, especially Baines’ Baobabs and Lekhubu Island.

There may be no animals around, and the midday heat can be intense, but the incredible dusty sunsets are worth it as the light fades to pastel pinks and purples over the baobabs.

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