​Best Time To Visit – Limpopo NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to Mozambique.

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Bradt guidebook to Mozambique.

Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Mozambique.

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Wildlife viewing in Limpopo National Park is difficult due to the low densities of animals, but sightings tend to be better from July to October (the middle to the end of the Dry season). At this time, animals are forced to drink at the park’s few permanent water sources as there is no other water left in the bush. The dry weather also causes vegetation to thin out, which makes spotting animals easier.

Best Time July to October (Animals are easier to find)
High Season Never (The park never gets busy)
Low Season Never (The park never gets busy)
Best Weather April to August (It is cooler and it hardly ever rains)
Worst Weather November to March (Hot and wet)

May to October –Dry Season – Winter

  • Wildlife viewing is at its best
  • Lots of sunshine and not much rain
  • Risk of malaria is minimal
  • Skies are hazy and vegetation looks parched
  • From May to August warm clothing is needed for early morning activities

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November to April –Wet Season – Summer

  • Scenery is green and fresh
  • A favorite time for birders, with migratory birds in the park
  • Newborn animals are common
  • Wildlife watching is less rewarding
  • Hot and humid conditions
  • Malaria is more of a concern
  • Roads deteriorate after heavy rain

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