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19 Dec 2024

Botswana

Do you get lower rates during low season and is the experience any worse?

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Asked by: Hugh S
Rory Sheldon
Answered by: Rory Sheldon

Travelling outside of high season is far cheaper and I think is actually a much nicer time of year to visit.

December to March is the low season – often called the Green Season because of regional rains (that bring the heat down), and April to June is mid-season which is also beautiful.

Don’t necessarily believe what you may read about better game viewing in the high season. Game viewing is great in Botswana year-round.

Rory Sheldon

Rory Sheldon

Rory, born and raised in Botswana, is the founder and director of The African Wild, a social enterprise that specialises in conservation through ecotourism. He has over 12 years' experience in video journalism, conservation management, and ecotourism in Botswana.

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