​Best Time To Visit – Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR

Philip Briggs
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By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is author of ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

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The best time to visit Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve is in the drier winter months from May to September. At this time the vegetation thins out, and animals congregate around water sources. The shelters located at the waterholes are particularly busy with animal activity at this time. The colder winter months are also considered the low season and the park tends to be less busy with the exception of school holidays.


Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Safaris
Best Time May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (The park can get busy especially during school holidays)
Low Season April to September (Excellent time for wildlife viewing)
Best Weather April-May and September-October (Mild weather and little rain)
Worst Weather June to August (Chilly mornings and nights) and December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September –Dry Season – Winter

  • Best time for wildlife viewing
  • The park is very quiet except during school holidays
  • Little rain and blue skies
  • Early morning game drives in open vehicles are chilly
  • The sky is hazy with a lot of dust in the air

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October to April –Wet Season – Summer

  • Lush scenery and beautiful landscapes
  • There are newborn animals around
  • Birding is at its best, and migratory birds are present
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
  • It is high season, and the park is busier
  • It is hot and humid in the middle of the day

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