Destination

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Botswana

Best timeDec–Apr

Set inBotswana

In season~88°F high

Climate46–93°F

On the map

Map showing the location of Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak May–Sep. Go in Apr, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 89%

WarmestOct · 93°F

WettestFeb

Best windowDec–Apr

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Vast, empty and best after the rains when the pans green up and the black-maned lions follow the herds.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Apr, the 5 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Moremi Game Reserve

Chobe National Park

Madikwe Game Reserve

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve?

The best time to visit Central Kalahari Game Reserve is December–April, in Botswana.

Where is Central Kalahari Game Reserve?

Central Kalahari Game Reserve is in Botswana.

What is Central Kalahari Game Reserve known for?

Vast, empty and best after the rains when the pans green up and the black-maned lions follow the herds.

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