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Best Time To Visit Timbavati Nature 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 winter months from May to September, which coincide with the Dry season, are the best time for a trip to Timbavati Nature Reserve. Wildlife viewing is superb as rivers and become gathering places for animals, and it improves as the season wears on. This fact, coupled with warmer weather, makes September an excellent time to visit.


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calendar Best Time
May to September (Dry season)
clock High Season
October to March (It rarely gets crowded)
percentage Low Season
April to September (Prime wildlife viewing)
sun Best Weather
April to May and September to October (Nice weather and little rain)
raincloud Worst Weather
December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

  • Wildlife viewing is slightly better
  • Rain is rare, and the skies are sunny
  • Days are mild with little humidity
  • Malaria risk is low
  • The is very dry
  • Warm clothing is needed for early morning and evening

October to April Wet Season – Summer

  • Landscape is fresh and green
  • Newborn animals can be seen, and adults are in healthy condition
  • Birding is excellent, with present
  • Wildlife viewing is not quite as good as during the Dry season
  • The heat and humidity can be unbearable
  • Antimalarial medication is recommended

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
  1. Hluhluwe-iMfolozi 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
  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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