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Best Time To Visit Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game 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: Fair
  12. December: Fair
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

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
calendar Best Time
May to September (Dry season)
clock High Season
October to March (The park can get busy especially during school holidays)
percentage Low Season
April to September (Excellent time for wildlife viewing)
sun Best Weather
April-May and September-October (Mild weather and little rain)
raincloud 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

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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Best Time To Go by Major Park

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  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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