Best Time to Visit – uMkhuze GR

Philip Briggs
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By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt and Insight guides to South Africa.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including the Bradt and Insight guides to South Africa.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including the Bradt and Insight guides to South Africa.

Philip is the author of the Bradt and Insight guides to South Africa.

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The drier months of May to September makes for better wildlife viewing in uMkhuze. At this time, the wildlife shelters overlooking the waterholes are a great place from which to observe the constant stream of animals coming to drink. Game drives also tend to be more productive, since the bush has thinned and animals are easier to spot.

Best Time May to September (Dry season)
High Season None (The park only gets busy during South African school holidays)
Low Season None (The park never gets busy outside of school holidays)
Best Weather April-May and September-October (Mild weather and little rain)
Worst Weather December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September –Dry Season – Winter

  • The vegetation recedes and animals gather at the waterholes
  • Almost no chance of rain and skies are clear and blue
  • Warm clothing is essential for early morning and evening games drives
  • The bush is dry

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October to April –Wet Season – Summer

  • Lovely scenery and bountiful landscapes
  • You may spot newborn animals
  • Migratory birds have arrived
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
  • It is hot and humidity is high

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