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Best Time To Visit Balule Nature Reserve (Month by Month)

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  1. January: Fair
  2. February: Fair
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Excellent
  6. June: Excellent
  7. July: Excellent
  8. August: Excellent
  9. September: Excellent
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Fair
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

The winter months (May to September) are the best time for wildlife viewing in Balule Nature Reserve. This coincides with the Dry season, when vegetation is thinner and animals gather around water sources. As winter progresses, animal spotting tends to improve. September in particular is a great time to visit, as it is warmer than the midwinter months and wildlife is very visible at the end of the Dry season.


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calendar Best Time
May to September (Dry season)
clock High Season
October to March (Not overly crowded)
percentage Low Season
April to September (Wildlife viewing is excellent)
sun Best Weather
April to May and September to October (Very little rain and mild weather)
raincloud Worst Weather
December to February (Hot and steamy)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

  • Wildlife is easier to spot as vegetation is thinner and animals gather at water sources
  • Fewer tourists in camps and on roads
  • Sunshine and virtually no rain
  • Low humidity and mild weather
  • Malaria isn't a high risk
  • Dusty and dry
  • Warm clothing is essential for early morning

October to April Wet Season – Summer

  • The landscape is green and fresh
  • There are plenty of baby animals
  • arrive, making birding excellent
  • Wildlife viewing is better in the Dry season
  • More tourists are around at this time, especially during school holidays
  • Middle of the day is humid and hot
  • Taking antimalarial medication is necessary

Wildlife Photos

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
  1. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
    1. January: Fair
    2. February: Fair
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Fair
  2. Kruger National Park
    1. January: Fair
    2. February: Fair
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Good
    12. December: Fair
  3. MalaMala GR
    1. January: Fair
    2. February: Fair
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Good
    12. December: Fair
  4. Phinda Private GR
    1. January: Fair
    2. February: Fair
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Good
    12. December: Fair
  5. Sabi Sand NR
    1. January: Fair
    2. February: Fair
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Good
    5. May: Excellent
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Good
    12. December: Fair

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