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Best Time To Visit Balule Private 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 dry months during winter (May through September) is the best time for wildlife viewing in Balule. The vegetation is thinner, and animals gather around water sources. As winter progresses, animal spotting tends to improve. September is a great month, in particular, as it is warmer than the rest of winter. Prime wildlife viewing time happens to be in the ‘off-season’ for tourism, which makes it all the more attractive.


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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
June to August (Cool mornings and nights) and 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 game-drives

October to April Wet Season – Summer

  • The landscape is green and fresh
  • There are plenty of baby animals
  • Migratory birds 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

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

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  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
  1. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi 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: 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: Fair
    12. December: Fair
  3. MalaMala 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
  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 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

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