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| | | "Rhino SIghting In North Luangwa by John Coppinger"
29 August 2010 00:00 | | | read more... |
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By May the last rains have fallen and only a smattering of puffy white clouds remain. Ground water remains plentiful and the vegetation thick, but areas that have been unreachable throughout the rains now start to become accessible.
During June and July temperatures fall to their lowest, although they would rarely go below 10 or 11 degrees Centigrade. The days are glorious - warm and sunny. Thereafter the thermometer rises until the heat is alleviated by the onset of the next rains, which usually arrive in November.
October is normally the hottest month with maximum temperatures of about 37 degrees Centigrade. There is virtually no precipitation during the dry season and, by October, virtually all outlying water has dried up. The valley's herbivores are irresistibly attracted to the riverine belt and endure great hardship during their agonizing wait for the fresh rains.
It is a time of plenty for the carnivores and the concentration of game around the river makes for particularly good game viewing.
All our camps are open during the Dry Season.
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