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Best Time To Visit Pilanesberg 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 best time for wildlife viewing in Pilanesberg Game Reserve is during the dry winter months from May to September. The vegetation thins out as the ground gets drier and animals tend to gather around permanent water sources, which makes 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 time for wildlife viewing)
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

  • Best time for viewing wildlife
  • There is little rainfall and clear skies
  • It is low season, which means fewer visitors
  • Nights and mornings are cold
  • Hazy, dusty atmosphere

October to April Wet Season – Summer

  • Landscape and scenery is delightful
  • There are newborn animals
  • Migratory birds are present
  • The Dry season is better for wildlife viewing
  • There will be crowds in the park, especially during school holidays
  • Afternoon temperatures are high

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  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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