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Best Time To Visit Tembe Elephant Park (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

Wildlife viewing in Tembe Elephant Park is best during the drier winter months, from May to September. Foliage is abundant within the park, but the greenery recedes as conditions become drier, and animals cluster around available water sources. The located at the is particularly busy with animal activity at this time. Elephants reliably come to drink and bathe in the heat of the day, usually between 11 AM and 3 PM.


Tembe Elephant Park Safaris
calendar Best Time
May to September (Dry season)
clock High Season
October to March (The lodges can get a bit busy, especially during school holidays)
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
December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

  • Wildlife viewing is at its best as foliage thins and animals gather at water sources
  • Though never very busy, it should be quieter during the low season
  • Rain is unusual, and skies are bright and sunny
  • Evening and morning in open vehicles may get cold
  • There is a lot of dust in the air

October to April Wet Season – Summer

  • Abundant greenery and lovely landscapes
  • Animals are being born
  • Birding is at its best and are present
  • It is not prime time for animal viewing – the Dry season is better
  • Heat and humidity are high

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

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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
  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: Good
    12. December: Fair
  3. MalaMala 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 NR
    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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