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Overview
Banhine National Park is known for its semi-arid savannah, where we can observe peculiar species, for example, ostrich, and hippos bathing in their lakes and magical baobab trees. Sadly, these, as well as other wildlife populations once spotted here, were almost killed during the war and poaching activities. The North has wonderful wetland regions and offers breathtaking birding. Of explicit interest is the high centralization of the endangered wattled crane.
Pros & Cons
- Off-the-beaten-track destination
- Amazing birding experience
- Beautiful scenery
- Very limited wildlife viewing opportunities
- Poaching is still a bigger issue
- No accommodation facility at present
- Remote and undeveloped
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Wildlife & Animals
The Banhine National Park used to be home to Cape buffalo, sable, common tsessebe, hartebeest, Selous' zebra, and blue wildebeest. Many of these animals were destroyed during the civil wars of the 1980s and early 1990s. Results of an aerial survey in October 2004 showed that the park had healthy populations of ostrich, kudu, impala, reedbuck, duiker, steenbok, porcupine, warthog and oribi.
Wildlife Highlights
Predators such as leopards, lions, servals, spotted hyenas and even cheetahs can be spotted in the national park sometimes. The African lungfish, two killifish species and two barbel species have developed ways to deal with predictable periods of drought. At times, the wetlands are completely dry on the surface.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The best time to capture wildlife viewing is in the Dry season from June to October when animals are concentrated near lakes and other permanent water sources. At this time the vegetation is also thinner making sightings easier.
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Birds
The Park features extensive plains and flood areas, which form crystal clear lagoons that are an important passage point for migratory birds that flock there in mass during the rainy season. The park is still home to endangered wattled cranes and to many migratory birds. The Park features extensive plains and flood areas, which form crystal clear lagoons that are an important passage point for migratory birds that flock there in mass during the rainy season. The park is still home to endangered wattled cranes and to many migratory birds.
Best Time for Birding
Banhine is an excellent region for Bird watching which can be visited around the year. However, the best time to visit is in the wet season from November to April. During this time migratory birds are present.
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Best Time to Visit – Banhine National Park
The best time to capture wildlife viewing is in the Dry season from June to October when animals are concentrated near lakes and other permanent water sources. At this time the vegetation is also thinner making sightings easier.
May to October (Dry Season)
- Less vegetation and animals concentrate around water, making them easier to spot
- The skies are clear, rain is rare, and there are fewer mosquitoes
- Even though most tourists visit during the Dry season, the parks still feel uncrowded, except for the bustling Chobe riverfront area
- Early morning and evening drives are cold in June, July and August
November to April (Wet Season)
- The scenery is greener, and there are lower rates during this season
- Although wildlife is easier to spot in the Dry season, you'll still see plenty
- There are many newborn animals and migratory birds
- Except for January and February, rains seldom interfere with your trip
- During January and February, the rains can be continuous for days
- It gets very hot in October and November
- Some lodges and camps close down during part of the Wet season
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