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Best Time To Visit Kruger National Park (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 Kruger National Park is during the dry winter months from May to September. At this time, the bush thins out, and animals congregate around waterholes and rivers. Conditions tend to get better as winter progresses, and September is particularly lovely since the mornings are less chilly than in mid-winter. The best wildlife viewing time also coincides with the low season, making it even more attractive.


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calendar Best Time
May to September (Dry season)
clock High Season
December to January and July to August (Especially during school holidays)
percentage Low Season
April to mid-June and September to November (Except for the October school holiday)
sun Best Weather
April to May and September to 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

  • Wildlife gathers around water and vegetation thins out making viewing much easier
  • It is low season, except for the school holidays, and the camps and roads are less busy
  • Sunny skies and no rain
  • Mild daytime temperatures and low humidity
  • Virtually no risk of malaria
  • It is very dry and dirt roads become dusty
  • Early morning game drives in open vehicles are cold; warm clothing is required

October to April Wet Season – Summer

  • The scenery is green and fresh
  • There are many baby animals, and wildlife is in good condition
  • Birding is excellent, and the migratory birds are present
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
  • It is high season, and the main camps get busy
  • Hot and humid in the middle of the day
  • It is advisable to take antimalarial medication

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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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