Winter (June to September):  Like the rest of Botswana’s northern safari circuit, the best time to go to Chobe National Park is winter. While winter is the best in way of temperatures and dry sunny days, game viewing remains good all year round, and the difference between seasons is not as crucial as in the Okavango Delta for example. The Chobe River is incredibly large and keeps flowing all year long, attracting large herds and innumerable species to its shores. 

Spring (September-November) and Autumn ( April – May):  As with the rest of Botswana, we recommend the in-between seasons, as they offer better value for money.  Many lodges offer reduced mid-season prices for April, May or November which can save you up to 40% on winter prices. If you wish to visit Victoria Falls as well, you may wish to travel in April or May, as that is when the Falls have most water or November, when waterflow is low but it is safe to swim in the Devil’s Pool at the edge of the Falls or to try wild water rafting. 

Summer (December to March):  Summer is not the best time to go to Chobe National Park. Summer is the rainy season in Chobe, and you can expect to experience some pretty impressive storms. The heat is ever-present with temperatures up to 40 °C / 105°F. However, the silver lining are the much cheaper rates offered during green season. There will be less tourists as well, so you will actually benefit from a more intimate experience.