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Best Time To Visit Sabi Sand Private 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 time to visit Sabi Sands is during winter, which is also considered the ‘low season’. This is the Dry season which lasts from May to September. Animals are easy to spot during the dry months as foliage becomes less abundant and they gather around rivers and waterholes. September is a lovely month to visit. It is also the least cold of the winter months.


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calendar Best Time
May to September (Dry season)
clock High Season
October to March (It can get a bit busy)
percentage Low Season
April to September (Excellent time for wildlife viewing)
sun Best Weather
April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)
raincloud Worst Weather
June to August (Chilly mornings and nights) and December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

  • Animals are easier to spot as they concentrate around water sources
  • It is low season
  • Virtually no rain and lots of sunshine
  • Mild daytime temperatures and low humidity
  • Very little risk of malaria
  • The air is dusty and dry
  • It is necessary to wear warm clothing for morning and evening game drives

October to April Wet Season – Summer

  • The scenery is lush and green
  • There are many newborn animals around
  • Birding is excellent, and migratory birds are present
  • The Dry season is the best time for wildlife viewing
  • It can be crowded since it is high season
  • Days are hot and humid
  • Antimalarial drugs are necessary

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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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