Botswana in November

November

Emerging from dry season, November tends to retain the heat initially, becoming increasingly humid as the rains resume – and the first part of the month sees a lot of wildlife activity around permanent water sources.

What's the weather going to be like in Botswana in November?

Days can be cooled slightly by the rains, but these make only a brief appearance – generally they take the form of heavy yet short showers during the day
We’re at dry season’s end, and just starting the green season
Temperatures in the afternoon are comfortable, at an average of 25 degrees only when the rains arrive
It can vary, so we recommend light layers and waterproofs
The humidity can rise and fall, reaching 80 per cent in the morning and 30 per cent in the afternoon

What are the highlights of visiting Botswana in November?

Reasonable availability of safari camps and lodges
Rates are low – there’s superb value
It’s an interesting time for travellers who enjoy variations in weather
As we’re on the way out of dry season, there are fewer mosquitoes than in rainier months
Before the rains begin, wildlife viewing is excellent, with species continuing to gather around water sources
There are opportunities to photograph predators and herbivores alike as they cluster at waterholes

Any lowlights?

Some safari properties close
It can get very hot this month
Humidity levels can be high
Some wildlife, particularly herds of elephant and buffalo, begins to scatter through parks once sufficient rain enables them to find more than a few reliable water sources

Recommended Safaris to Botswana in November

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Botswana Solo Safari (7n) – Classic

This Botswana solo safari covers the thrilling Linyanti and the Okavango Delta! All properties are based in first-class private reserves and charge minimal single supplements, making this safari very good value compared with other options.

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Botswana & Victoria Falls Couple Safari (8N): Green Season

A fabulous trip not only during the green season but also throughout the year, this adventure starts with all the fun of Victoria Falls and continues to two superb safari camps within the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta!

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Botswana Couple Safari (10n) – Value

Finding value in Botswana is a hard task. However, this safari involves three of the country’s highlights – Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls! It’s a well-designed trip that uses some of Botswana’s best value properties.

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Vic Falls & Botswana Highlights (10n) – Luxury

This trip begins at the spectacular Victoria Falls, before continuing to two wildlife-rich safari areas – the Linyanti and the Okavango Delta! We use a thrilling mix of luxury camps offering both land- and water-based activities.

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Botswana Couple Safari (8n) – Classic

This safari involves the Linyanti, Khwai Private Reserve, and the Okavango Delta, and it uses some of our favourite camps in the country! You’ll enjoy day and night game drives, walks, boating, and mokoro rides – Botswana’s full range of activities.

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Botswana Honeymoon Safari (7n) – Classic

This honeymoon safari is designed around Botswana's main safari areas – the Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. We use three lodges belonging to the luxury safari company &Beyond, due to their 50 per cent saving for the bride. Superb value.

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Botswana Family Safari (8n) – Value

Discover the best of Botswana with this family safari to Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, and the Okavango Delta. We use some of Botswana’s best value camps and clever family room rates to make this expensive destination great value for money.

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Zimbabwe and Botswana Solo Safari (8n) – Value

Fancy a trip through two countries? This Zimbabwe-and-Botswana highlights tour includes Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, and the Okavango Delta! Value in Botswana is incredibly hard to find, but this itinerary offers exactly that.

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Botswana Honeymoon Safari (9n) – Value

Waterfalls, Deserts, Delta... the ultimate safari honeymoon? This great value Botswana honeymoon combines Victoria Falls with the highlights of Botswana, specifically the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. A showcase of Botswana's diversity.

Botswana Private Group Safari (7n) – Value

Chobe and Okavango – two of Botswana's finest parks combine to create this great value safari. Explore the Chobe riverfront and the Khwai Reserve in the Okavango before ending in the Jao Reserve at Pelo Camp, a Wilderness Safaris property.

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Vic Falls & Botswana Highlights (8n) – Luxury

This trip combines the majesty of Victoria Falls and incredible game viewing in the Linyanti and the Okavango Delta! You’ll stay in three luxurious properties, including the Linyanti’s recently rebuilt King’s Pool Camp.

Botswana Solo Safari (10N) - Luxury

This trip starts at the spectacular Victoria Falls, and continues with some exceptionally good game viewing in the Linyanti Reserve and the Okavango Delta! You’ll stay in small and solo-friendly luxury safari camps, within fantastic locations.

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Vic Falls & Botswana Highlights (8n) – Value

This trip focuses on the Zimbabwean side of ‘The Falls’ as well as Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. The safari is designed for the first-time traveller to the region and offers excellent value for money.

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Vic Falls & Botswana Highlights (10n) – Value

This introductory trip combines Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, and two camps in the Okavango Delta. The safari is perfect for the first-time traveller to the region and offers incredible value throughout the year.

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Botswana: Desert and Delta (8N) – Value

Our introductory trip combines the Okavango Delta and the predator-rich Savute region of Chobe National Park with the north-west corner of the Makgadikgadi Pans, offering excellent value for money.

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Vic Falls & Botswana Highlights (10n) – Classic

This trip includes Victoria Falls, a split location in the Okavango Delta to give you access to both wet and dry game-viewing areas, and also the predator-rich Linyanti region to the west of Chobe National Park.

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Botswana: Desert and Delta (8N) – Classic

This trip includes not only the Okavango Delta and the predator-rich Linyanti region to the west of Chobe National Park, but also the Kalahari Desert! We use superb camps located in wildlife-rich private reserves.

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Vic Falls & Botswana Highlights (8n) – Classic

This trip includes not only Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta, but also the predator-rich Linyanti region to the west of the wildlife-filled Chobe National Park! The safari camps we use are fabulously located in private reserves.

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Botswana: Desert and Delta (8N) – Luxury

This desert experience contrasts perfectly with the Linyanti and the Okavango Delta, with stays in some of the country's best lodges.

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Botswana in November

November

What's the weather going to be like in Botswana in November?

What are the highlights of visiting Botswana in November?

Any lowlights?