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Best Time To Visit Timbavati Private 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 dry winter months of May through September are the best time for a trip to Timbavati. Wildlife viewing is superb as rivers and waterholes become gathering places for animals. The wildlife viewing improves as the Dry season wears on. This fact, coupled with warmer weather, makes September an excellent time to visit.


36 Timbavati Safaris
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 virtually no rain)
raincloud Worst Weather
June to August (Chilly mornings and nights) and 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 bush is very dry
  • Warm clothing is needed for early morning and evening game drives

October to April Wet Season – Summer

  • Landscape is fresh and green
  • Newborn animals can be seen while adults are in healthy condition
  • Birding is excellent, and migratory birds are 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

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  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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