Chobe National Park, Botswana: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Chobe National Park, Botswana? If you're planning to go to Chobe National Park, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Chobe National Park, Botswana

Based on the climate and weather in Chobe National Park, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Chobe National Park, Botswana

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Chobe National Park, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Chobe National Park, Botswana by month

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January

January in Chobe National Park is hot. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

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February

If you are traveling to Chobe National Park in February, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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March

If you go to Chobe National Park in March, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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April

Traveling to Chobe National Park in April, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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May

If you are traveling to Chobe National Park in May, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (low 10s C).

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June

If you go to Chobe National Park in June, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

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July

Traveling to Chobe National Park in July, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C). There is frost once in a while.

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August

Traveling to Chobe National Park in August, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 60s F (high 10s C).

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September

September here very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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October

October in Chobe National Park dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains occasionally.

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November

Traveling to Chobe National Park in November, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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December

If you go to Chobe National Park in December, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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Activities for Chobe National Park, Botswana

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Chobe National Park.

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