Borgu Game Reserve

Wildlife Reserve Large West African reserve protecting diverse wildlife populations

Savannah reserve in northwestern Nigeria near transboundary conservation zones; visited on safaris and birding trips for large mammals and seasonal birdlife.

Borgu Game Reserve
10.2500, 4.1667

How to Get to Borgu Game Reserve #

The reserve is in northern Nigeria near the border with Benin; access is typically by road from regional towns such as New Bussa or via chartered vehicles from larger cities. Organized tours and local operators provide logistics and guided safaris.

Tips for Visiting Borgu Game Reserve #

  • The reserve is remote - join organized safaris or contact local conservation authorities before travel.
  • Bring long-range insect repellent and malaria prophylaxis if advised by health authorities for the region.
  • Respect park rules on photography and interaction with wildlife; guided drives reduce disturbance to animals.

Best Time to Visit Borgu Game Reserve #

The dry season is generally best for wildlife spotting; local guides can advise on road conditions year-round.

Dry season
November-March · 25-35°C (77-95°F)
Easier wildlife viewing as animals congregate around reliable water sources.
Wet season
April-October · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Lush vegetation and newborn animals, but some tracks become muddy and harder to traverse.

Weather & Climate near Borgu Game Reserve #

Climate

Borgu Game Reserve's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 16°C to 38°C. Abundant rainfall (1031 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
17° 35°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

February

February is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
20° 37°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Light rainfall.

83 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 38°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° 37°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 33°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 34°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (231 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

231 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (210 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

210 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
18° 35°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
17° 35°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

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