Wildlife in June.
As the bush dries and the leaves fall, visibility opens up and game gathers near water. Wild dogs often begin denning from June, which makes them easier to find in the Linyanti and the Delta’s private concessions. Lion, leopard and hyena are active in the cool mornings.
The zebra are gathering on the Boteti River in the Makgadikgadi, and elephant are returning in growing numbers to the Chobe and Linyanti rivers.
Where to go in Botswana in June.
Okavango Delta water camps
The best mokoro and boating of the year begins. See the Okavango Delta.
Linyanti and Selinda
Wild dog denning season, night drives and walking. See Selinda.
Moremi and Khwai
Predators on the floodplains and good mobile camping. See Moremi.
The Makgadikgadi
Zebra on the Boteti River, meerkats and the dry, white pans. See the Makgadikgadi.
June weather in Botswana.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C |
| Average rainfall | Dry |
| Season | Shoulder season |
Dry and sunny every day. The daily range is huge: near freezing at dawn in an open vehicle, then shirt-sleeves by late morning. Nights in the Kalahari and on the pans can drop below zero.
Figures are long-term averages for Maun, the gateway to the Delta. See the full climate table.
Prices, crowds and booking.
June is often priced at shoulder rates while giving much of the dry-season experience. It is popular with families because of school holidays in some countries and the low malaria risk, so book the best camps early: nine to twelve months is wise.
What to pack for June.
Proper warm clothes: a down or fleece jacket, a warm hat, gloves and a scarf for early drives, plus layers you can strip off by mid-morning. Camps provide blankets and hot-water bottles on the vehicles.
Our packing guide has the full checklist and the soft-bag rules for light aircraft.
Journeys that suit June.
- The Great Okavango: 10 days by light aircraft: Delta water, floodplain, Linyanti and Savuti.
- Okavango Under Canvas: 8 days of mobile camping in Moremi and Khwai, May to October.
- Delta & Desert: 7 days: the Okavango, Moremi and the Kalahari, at any level.
Every journey is a private departure and can start on any day. We adjust the route to the month you travel.
