Wildlife in March.
On the pans, the zebra and wildebeest graze the last of the rich grass before they start to drift west. Lion, cheetah and the occasional brown hyena work the edges of the herds. In the Kalahari, springbok and gemsbok are still concentrated in the valleys.
In the north, the young of the season are now sturdy enough to keep up with their herds, and the predators are well fed. Migrant birds are still present before their return north, and the wetlands are full. Game in the Delta is dispersed, but the bush is beautiful and camps are quiet.
Where to go in Botswana in March.
Nxai Pan and the Makgadikgadi
The last weeks of the zebra on the grasslands, and full, reflective pans. See the Makgadikgadi.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Still one of its best months. See the Central Kalahari.
The Okavango Delta
Green and quiet, with the new flood beginning its journey south. See the Okavango Delta.
March weather in Botswana.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Average low | 17°C |
| Average rainfall | About 65mm, easing through the month |
| Season | Green season |
Days stay hot, around 31°C, but nights start to cool. Storms become less frequent as the month goes on, and late March often brings long runs of clear days. The landscape is at its greenest.
Figures are long-term averages for Maun, the gateway to the Delta. See the full climate table.
Prices, crowds and booking.
Green-season rates still apply at most camps, and availability is good. Easter sometimes falls in late March, and that fortnight books up faster. Six to nine months’ notice is usually enough.
What to pack for March.
Light clothes for hot days, a light fleece for evenings, and a rain jacket. Take antimalarial advice for the north.
Our packing guide has the full checklist and the soft-bag rules for light aircraft.
Journeys that suit March.
- The Zebra Migration: 6 days on the Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan, December to March only.
- Kalahari & Meerkats: 5 days in the Central Kalahari and on the pans.
- 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.
