Kalahari Desert - Botswana

Season - Summer

Average Temperature for December - 26 Celcius

What to do ?

The sight of thousands of zebra arriving to feast on the fresh grass as well as hundreds of wobbly newborn springbok, impala, wildebeest and buffalo. Naturally, predators are always around to pick off the proverbial runts of the litter. Photographers and birders have a field day.

Why go ?

Yes, the Kalahari is a desert but the Green Season rains temporary transform it into a veritable Garden of Eden. Waterholes are full and grazing is lush. Coupled with low visitor numbers, you may feel like you have a paradise all to yourself.

When to book ?

Green Season is always less busy than peak season so you needn't plan too far in advance. Don't leave popular holidays like Christmas and New Year's to the very last minute though – some lodges may close altogether and others will be full, leaving you at a loss for your first choice of accommodation.