Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Best Time to Visit

89 Sabi Sands Safaris

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By Philip Briggs

Philip is the author of the Bradt and Insight guides to South Africa.

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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 the best month to visit. It is also the least cold of the winter months.

Best Time May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It can get a bit busy)

Low Season April to September (Excellent time for wildlife viewing)

Best Weather April to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)

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 for tourism
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

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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