Kruger National Park in December

The last month of the year is extremely hot as well as the wettest in the Kruger. Expect plenty of rain with hot and humid conditions as daytime temperatures climb well above 30°C. Evenings can be equally hot and humid.

December is high season, so the whole of Kruger gets pretty busy. Head for the northern parts of the reserve where fewer visitors venture if it is solitude you are after. However the north has lesser densities of animals, so for the best game-viewing opportunities, you might consider the private concessions in the park and the private luxury reserves on the Kruger’s western perimeter. These areas provide exclusivity and much less crowded game viewing.

Many baby animals are born this time of year to coincide with the abundance of water and food sources. This makes for special sightings even though the lush vegetation makes game viewing harder than in winter. The downside is that this is peak season and the park is packed with visitors. Additionally the hot and humid weather might not suit everyone.

Balule

Balule Nature Reserve on the western border of the Kruger National park encompasses 400km2 of unspoiled bushveld. This private nature reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger and neighboring private reserves allowing animals to roam freely. One of the largest rivers in the Kruger, the Olifants River, flows through the reserve and its waters and riverine forests attract high…

Kruger National Park in March

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Kruger National Park in June

Winter is here! June is the both the coldest and the driest month in the Kruger. Daytime temperatures are mild and humidity is low, but evenings and early mornings can get quite cold. The southern and central regions of the Kruger are best for game drives during winter since there are more rivers and other water sources, meaning these regions they carry a higher population density of…

Kruger National Park in September

Spring arrives a little later in the Kruger, so this month the flora does not experience a colourful transformation. In fact, vegetation is still sparse and colourless after the rainless winter. Temperatures in the day are hot and humid with little to no rain expected. At the end of the dry season in September, the vegetation in the Kruger is at its sparsest. For this reason, it is…

Family safari in the Kruger National Park

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Budget safari in the Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park is certainly the most well-suited safari destination for budget-conscious travelers. More than a century of conservation efforts have made sure that the magic of the African bush and its incredible wildlife is accessible to all who visit the Kruger. Getting to the park is easy – from the nearest international airport, OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, a…

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