Best Time To Visit Shamwari Private Game Reserve (Month by Month)

1. January: Good
2. February: Good
3. March: Good
4. April: Good
5. May: Good
6. June: Good
7. July: Good
8. August: Good
9. September: Good
10. October: Good
11. November: Good
12. December: Good

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2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor

Wildlife viewing in Shamwari is good throughout the year, as its arid to semi-arid climate draws animals to water sources at any time. The best wildlife viewing is during the driest winter months of June to September. However, it can be very cold during this time of the year, and warm winter clothing is essential, particularly for taking part in nighttime and early morning game drives in open vehicles.

Best Time

January to December (All year)

High Season

October to April (High season rates)

Low Season

May to September (Low season rates)

Best Weather

September to April (Warmer nights and mornings)

Worst Weather

June to August (Very cold nights and mornings)

May to September Winter

• Lack of water in the bush drives animals to water sources, making them slightly easier to spot
• Discounted low season rates
• Blue, cloudless skies
• Warm clothes are necessary for chilly game drives in open vehicles

October to April Summer

• Lots of newborn animals
• The park's landscape is transformed by abundant greenery and flowers
• Migratory birds have arrived, and birding is excellent
• It is more expensive during the high season

Wildlife Photos

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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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