Tembe Elephant Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is author of the Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa.
Wildlife viewing is best during the drier winter months of May to September. Foliage is abundant within the park, but as conditions become drier, it recedes, and animals cluster on the banks of available water sources. The hide located at the waterhole is particularly busy with animal activity at this time. Elephants reliably come to drink and bath in the heat of the day, between 11am and 3pm.
May to September Dry Season – Winter
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Wildlife viewing is at its best as foliage recedes and animals cluster at water sources
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Though never very busy, it should be quieter during the low season
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Rain is unusual, and skies are bright and sunny
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Evening and morning game drives in open vehicles may get cold
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There is a lot of dust in the air
October to April Wet Season – Summer
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Abundant greenery and lovely landscapes
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Animals are being born
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Birding is at its best, and the migratory birds are present
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It is not prime time for animal viewing – the Dry season is better
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Heat and humidity is high
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