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Best Time To Visit uMkhuze Game 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: Fair
  12. December: Fair
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

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.

calendar Best Time
May to September (Dry season)
clock High Season
None (The park only gets busy during South African school holidays)
percentage Low Season
None (The park never gets busy outside of school holidays)
sun Best Weather
April-May and September-October (Mild weather and little rain)
raincloud 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

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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Best Time To Go by Major Park

  1. Excellent
  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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