Jenman Safaris has shared its ‘Top 6’ tips and reasons to visit Botswana during the green season – between late October and April. A time of heavy rainfall, the green season here sees the arid landscape transform into lush greenery.
1. Fewer Crowds
With fewer people visiting during the green season, visitors benefit from the luxury of space, and the opportunity to soak up the brilliantly verdant landscape and quiet surrounds during their stays.
2. More for Less
Traditionally the off-season in Botswana, travellers can take advantage of significantly reduced rates for the many safari packages available, and also stay longer for less.
3. Better Wildlife Sightings
Fewer safari jeeps mean less noise, giving visitors the a tranquil game viewing experience, and more time at various locations to spot and observe wildlife, including bird migrations, animal births and even some bitter-sweet predator action.
4. Birthing Season
The green season in Botswana is the best time to witness animal births. A precious and sacred time in the circle of life, it is quite the privilege to be able to observe, for example, baby bucks, giraffes and hippos enter the world.
Zebra migration – Okavango, Botswana
5. Zebra Migration
While the wildebeest migrations continue to dominate the interest of many travellers, very few people know about the zebra migration. A fascinating and spectacular sight, the zebra migration in Botswana is the longest land animal migration in the world, where the herds travel from the north inland towards the Kalahari Desert in search of greener pastures (before heading back during the dry months).
6. Perfect Light
The lush green landscape and pops of colour from desert flowers, set against dramatic stormy skies, make for incredible photography. The cleaner and less dusty air also allows for better capture of the scenery’s rich and intense colours.
Jenman offers a range of Botswana packages during the green season with the 11-Day Botswana Lodge Explorer, 13-Day Botswana Untouched Lodge Safari and 15-day Botswana Wildlife Breakaway being the top sellers.
For more tour options and information, agents can download a copy of Jenman’s brochure HERE.
