August sees Botswana at its driest and coldest at night time, with crisp clear cold nights with a potential for ground frosts.

Day time temperatures remain in the mid-twenties, with night time temperatures dropping into the lower teens and occasionally lower.

This is one of the best times for a safari in Botswana. The lack of water means the animals congregate by waterholes and the thinner bush means game viewing is excellent.

Early mornings remain cold in July and you will need to wrap up, peeling off the layers of clothing as the sun rises into the clear skies.

Rain is low at this time of year in Botswana and there are fewer mosquitos.

Chobe National Park can feel quite busy at this time of year but even though this is prime season for the Okavango and Moremi, things still feel relaxed and uncrowded.