January brings heavy summer rains to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, transforming the harsh, dry landscape into a flourishing paradise. The rain accumulates in the seasonal waterholes in the pans, attracting thousands of antelope to the area. These herbivores are followed closely by hungry predators, which makes for some exciting wildlife viewing opportunities. A plethora of unique bird species can be seen in the region year-round. However, it is during the rainy season that the area comes into its own as a birding destination.
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The summer rains continue in February. The harsh landscape has been transformed into a flourishing paradise and the waterholes in the pans are filling up. The water sources and lush vegetation attract thousands of antelope to the area who are closely followed by hungry predators, which makes for some exciting wildlife viewing opportunities. A plethora of unique bird species can be seen in the region year-round. However, it is during the rainy season that the area comes into its own as a birding destination.
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The pans are at their fullest in March with huge herds of wildlife congregating around them. The lush green grasslands that appear after the rains create a vibrant backdrop for photographic opportunities.
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April brings the dry season to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. This causes water and food to become more scarce and the wildlife to disperse across wide territories. This makes the challenge of spotting them that much more exciting and rewarding whilst on safari.
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May is the dry winter season in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the landscape has died out and temperatures plummet after sunset. Due to the scarcity of food and water, the wildlife tends to disperse across wider territories, which makes the challenge of spotting them that much more exciting and rewarding whilst on safari.
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June is the dry winter season in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the landscape has died out and temperatures plummet after sunset. Due to the scarcity of food and water, the wildlife tends to disperse across wider territories, which makes the challenge of spotting them that much more exciting and rewarding whilst on safari.
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July is the dry winter season in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the landscape has died out and temperatures plummet after sunset. Due to the scarcity of food and water, the wildlife tends to disperse across wider territories, which makes the challenge of spotting them that much more exciting and rewarding whilst on safari.
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August is one of the driest months in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve; landscapes are harsh, and water is scarce. As a result, the wildlife disperses across wide territories, making the challenge of spotting them that much more exciting and rewarding!
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September sees the start of the summer migration. An astonishing number of plains wildlife and their young journey across the expanse of the Central Kalahari. This is quite the spectacle to witness and, with the deserts barren beauty as a backdrop, there are many great photographic opportunities.
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The summer migration continues in October. An astonishing number of plains wildlife and their young journey across the expanse of the Central Kalahari. This is quite the spectacle to witness and, with the deserts barren beauty as a backdrop, there are many great photographic opportunities.
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November is the rainy season in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. During which, the wildlife is abundant as the herds concentrate in the valleys to feed on the lush green grasses that spring up. A plethora of unique bird species can be seen in the region year-round. However, it is during the rainy season that the area comes into its own as a birding destination. Raptors are plentiful, and migrants add to the many species one can spot.
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December is the rainy season in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. During which, the wildlife is abundant as the herds concentrate in the valleys to feed on the lush green grasses that spring up. A plethora of unique bird species can be seen in the region year-round. However, it is during the rainy season that the area comes into its own as a birding destination. Raptors are plentiful, and migrants add to the many species one can spot.
Plan your Safari