Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
Are you planning a photography trip to Botswana but aren't sure when to book? In today's video, Pangolin Photo Host, Sabine Stols, breaks down the different seasons and photographic opportunities, month by month, on The Chobe River.
If you would like to join us on Safari, please see the Safari packages here. link.pangolinphoto.com/Chobe-Seasons-Video
Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction: Meet Sabine Stols
1:01 Is there a "bad" time to visit The Chobe?
1:42 The Two Main Seasons: Dry vs. Green
2:12 January & February: Low season perks, relaxed animals, and peak birding
5:13 March, April & May: The Flood Season, water lilies, and the Black Heron
7:21 Why May is the "Perfect" bridge month
7:56 June, July & August: Winter mornings, mist, and African Skimmers
11:34 September & October: The Peak Dry Season (Heat, Leopards, and Carmines)
12:58 November & December: The landscape transforms & baby Impala arrive
16:19 Final Thoughts: Choosing the right time for YOU
What You’ll Learn:
How the Angolan floodwaters change the river access in March/April.
The best months for predator sightings (Lion and Leopard).
Why the "Green Season" isn't just for birders—it's for dramatic landscapes.
Tips for shooting in different lighting conditions, from rim lighting to high-key overcast shots.
If you would like to be kept informed of our new video releases, then please join our community by clicking here: link.pangolinphoto.com/YTcommunity
If you are interested in joining us on safari, then click here: link.pangolinphoto.com/YTsafari
We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!
#wildlifephotography #naturephotography #chobenationalpark
Are you planning a photography trip to Botswana but aren't sure when to book? In today's video, Pangolin Photo Host, Sabine Stols, breaks down the different seasons and photographic opportunities, month by month, on The Chobe River.
If you would like to join us on Safari, please see the Safari packages here. link.pangolinphoto.com/Chobe-Seasons-Video
Video Chapters:
0:00 Introduction: Meet Sabine Stols
1:01 Is there a "bad" time to visit The Chobe?
1:42 The Two Main Seasons: Dry vs. Green
2:12 January & February: Low season perks, relaxed animals, and peak birding
5:13 March, April & May: The Flood Season, water lilies, and the Black Heron
7:21 Why May is the "Perfect" bridge month
7:56 June, July & August: Winter mornings, mist, and African Skimmers
11:34 September & October: The Peak Dry Season (Heat, Leopards, and Carmines)
12:58 November & December: The landscape transforms & baby Impala arrive
16:19 Final Thoughts: Choosing the right time for YOU
What You’ll Learn:
How the Angolan floodwaters change the river access in March/April.
The best months for predator sightings (Lion and Leopard).
Why the "Green Season" isn't just for birders—it's for dramatic landscapes.
Tips for shooting in different lighting conditions, from rim lighting to high-key overcast shots.
If you would like to be kept informed of our new video releases, then please join our community by clicking here: link.pangolinphoto.com/YTcommunity
If you are interested in joining us on safari, then click here: link.pangolinphoto.com/YTsafari
We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!
#wildlifephotography #naturephotography #chobenationalpark
