Best Time To Visit Mlilwane (Month by Month)

Best Time To Visit Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary (Month by Month)

Mlilwane Safaris

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By Alan Murphy

Alan researched and wrote about Swaziland for Lonely Planet.

Alan has authored the Swaziland section of Lonely Planet's 'South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland' guide.

Alan has authored many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the Swaziland section of their 'South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland' guide.

Alan is a renowned Africa expert and has authored many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the Swaziland section of their 'South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland' guide.

January: Good
February: Good
March: Excellent
April: Excellent
May: Excellent
June: Excellent
July: Excellent
August: Excellent
September: Excellent
October: Excellent
November: Good
December: Good

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Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is not a prime wildlife-viewing destination, but animals can be seen year-round. The reserve is small with some of the more interesting species kept in enclosures, making them easy to find. The dry months of June to September might be best for seeing some of the smaller creatures. August to September is recommended as wildlife watching is excellent at this time and temperatures are higher than in mid-winter.

Mlilwane Safaris

Best Time: May to September (Dry season)
High Season: December to January and July to August (It never gets very busy)
Low Season: April to mid-June and September to November (Low-season rates may apply)
Best Weather: April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)
Worst Weather: June to August (Chilly mornings and nights)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

Wildlife gathers around water and vegetation thins, making viewing easy
Sunny skies and no rain
It is very dry and dusty
Early morning game drives in open vehicles are cold

October to April Wet Season – Summer

Scenery is green and fresh
Wildlife viewing is still good
There are many baby animals to fawn over
Birding is excellent, and the migratory birds are present
Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
It can rain anytime, particularly in the late afternoon

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

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Hlane Royal National Park
1. January: Good
2. February: Good
3. March: Excellent
4. April: Excellent
5. May: Excellent
6. June: Excellent
7. July: Excellent
8. August: Excellent
9. September: Excellent
10. October: Excellent
11. November: Good
12. December: Good
Mkhaya Game Reserve
1. January: Good
2. February: Good
3. March: Excellent
4. April: Excellent
5. May: Excellent
6. June: Excellent
7. July: Excellent
8. August: Excellent
9. September: Excellent
10. October: Excellent
11. November: Good
12. December: Good

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