- January: Fair
- February: Fair
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Excellent
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Excellent
- September: Excellent
- October: Good
- November: Fair
- December: Fair
- Excellent
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
Although wildlife viewing is good throughout the year, the dry winter months of May to September are best. During this time animals gather at waterholes and rivers, making them easier to spot.
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Best Time
- May to September (Best wildlife viewing)
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High Season
- Never (The park never gets crowded but might be busier during school holidays)
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Low Season
- Never (The park never gets crowded)
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Best Weather
- April – May and August – September (Mild weather)
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Worst Weather
- November to February (Very hot)
May to September Dry Season – Winter
- Best time for wildlife viewing
- Daytime temperatures are comfortable
- It is cold at night and in the morning
- The sky is hazy with a lot of dust in the air
October to April Wet Season – Summer
- Beautiful landscapes and sunny skies
- Newborn animals can be found
- Migrant bird species are present
- The heat can become unbearable
- Some roads might become impassable in an ordinary 2WD car
- Wildlife viewing is still good, but the Dry season is better
Wildlife Photos
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Excellent
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
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Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR
- January: Fair
- February: Fair
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Excellent
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Excellent
- September: Excellent
- October: Good
- November: Fair
- December: Fair
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Kruger National Park
- January: Fair
- February: Fair
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Excellent
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Excellent
- September: Excellent
- October: Good
- November: Fair
- December: Fair
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MalaMala Private GR
- January: Fair
- February: Fair
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Excellent
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Excellent
- September: Excellent
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Fair
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Phinda Private GR
- January: Fair
- February: Fair
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Excellent
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Excellent
- September: Excellent
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Fair
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Sabi Sand Private GR
- January: Fair
- February: Fair
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Excellent
- June: Excellent
- July: Excellent
- August: Excellent
- September: Excellent
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Fair