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Best Time To Visit MalaMala 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: Good
  12. December: Fair
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

The best wildlife viewing in MalaMala Game Reserve is during the winter months of May to September. Winter is the Dry season, and the bush thins out at this time as animals seek relief from the drought at and rivers. September is probably the best time of all, as it is slightly warmer than the rest of the winter months.


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calendar Best Time
May to September (Dry season)
clock High Season
October to March (It never gets very crowded)
percentage Low Season
April to September (Wildlife viewing is at its best)
sun Best Weather
April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)
raincloud Worst Weather
December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

  • Wildlife is easier to spot as vegetation thins, and animals gather around water sources
  • Sunshine is abundant with few clouds
  • It isn't humid, and daytime temperatures are pleasant
  • There is little risk of malaria
  • It is very dry
  • You need warm winter clothes for early morning and evening

October to April Wet Season – Summer

  • Scenery is nice and green
  • There are many newborn animals and wildlife is healthy
  • Birding is excellent, and the are present
  • The Dry season is slightly better for wildlife viewing
  • It gets hot and humid
  • Antimalarial medication is recommended

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
  1. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi 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
  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: Good
    12. December: Fair
  3. MalaMala 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 NR
    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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