Best Time To Visit Ithala Game Reserve (Month by Month)

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 dry winter months, from May to September, are the best time for viewing wildlife. The grass is short in winter and the foliage thins, making it easier to see the animals. The period between June and August, however, can experience strong winds, causing animals to take cover.

Best Time

May to September (Dry season)

High Season

December (The park never gets busy, but school holidays might bring a few more visitors)

Low Season

Any time aside from school holidays (The park is little visited)

Best Weather

April-May and September-October (Mild weather and little rain)

Worst Weather

June to August (Chilly mornings and nights and heavy winds)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

• Best time for wildlife viewing since the foliage thins and the grass is shorter
• Clear skies with little chance of rain
• Warm clothing is required for game drives at night and in the early morning
• Landscape is dry

October to April Wet Season – Summer

• Lovely landscapes with lush scenery
• Newborn animals can be spotted
• The best time for birding with migratory birds present
• Wildlife viewing is better during the Dry season
• It gets hot and humid

Wildlife Photos

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

1. Excellent
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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