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Best Time To Visit Madikwe 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 winter months from May to September are the best time for wildlife viewing in Madikwe Game Reserve. During this dry period, the vegetation thins out and animals gather around water sources, making them easier to spot.


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calendar Best Time
May to September (Dry season)
clock High Season
October to April (The park is busier, especially during school holidays)
percentage Low Season
May to September (This is the best wildlife-viewing time)
sun Best Weather
April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)
raincloud Worst Weather
May to August (Chilly mornings and nights) and December to February (Hot with afternoon rain)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

  • The best time for wildlife viewing
  • Rain is scarce and skies are clear
  • It is low season and there are fewer visitors around
  • Warm clothing is essential for early morning and evening activities
  • It can be hazy with a lot of dust in the air

October to April Wet Season – Summer

  • Lush landscapes and scenery
  • There is a chance of seeing newborn animals
  • Migrant bird species are present
  • Wildlife viewing is good, but better in the Dry season
  • It is high season and the reserve is busier
  • The heat can become unbearable, especially over December to February

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

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  2. Good
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  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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