Roads are constantly being upgraded, but off the main roads the terrain is often difficult and only accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles, such as the Sani Pass. Some parts of the country, particularly the interior, have very few roads and are accessible by foot or pony only. Your home driving license, with translation if necessary, is acceptable. Best months for snow are May to July, though some parts are known to experience snow at any time of the year. The lowest valley in the country is still over 1 000m above sea level and the highest peak is 3 842m, so the range in temperatures can vary immensely.
Snow falls mainly in winter, but can occur at all times of year.
Winters are bitterly cold but clear with stunning days. Summer is the rainy season with most of the annual rainfall falling between October to April. The days are hot and sunny with lowland temperatures up to and over 30 C.The temperature drops gradually as you climb higher. Clouds gather for afternoon rains and burst into spectacular thunderstorms. These fill the rivers, and the enormous waterfalls become even more spectacular.