Botswana in October

October

October heralds the start of the transitional season, with temperatures sometimes soaring over 40°C – safarists can look out for huge herds of elephant and fabulous lilac-breasted roller too.

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

Days are pretty sultry, and night temperatures are high
It’s the beginning of the transitional season, with notably high temperatures
Temperatures generally hover around 34°C, but they can soar to 44°C, which is too hot for some travellers
Hot enough for light clothing, with light waterproofs for rains towards the end October

What are the highlights of visiting Botswana in October?

October is perfect for hot weather fans
Mosquito and general bug numbers are low
Game viewing is excellent, as the heat drives wildlife towards scarce water sources – huge herds of elephant are seen in the Chobe and Linyanti regions
Breeding season for the lilac-breasted roller begins – the little birds are numerous and very animated all through the Okavango Delta area
Increased activity around waterholes is great for photos featuring impressive numbers of wildlife

Any lowlights?

There’s low availability of properties across the north of Botswana
Prices tend to be at their highest throughout October, though they might ease off as the end of the month approaches
The very hot temperatures can feel stifling

Recommended Safaris to Botswana in October

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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 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 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 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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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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Botswana & South Africa Family Safari (11N) - Luxury

Starting in the wildlife-rich reserve of Mashatu, this off the beaten track trip continues on to the Makuleke Park for more time on safari, before offering opportunities to explore the attractions of Cape Town and the gorgeous De Hoop Nature Reserve!

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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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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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.

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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.

Botswana in October

October

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

What are the highlights of visiting Botswana in October?

Any lowlights?