Kruger National Park in February

Daytime temperatures remain in the high 20’s and can sometimes rise into the mid-30’s. February sees the last of the summer rainfall and the occasional late afternoon thundershower can occur. The evening temperatures are usually mild.

Birding is excellent during the summer months and the far northern regions (Punda Maria and Pafuri) of the park are especially exceptional since it sees a large number of migratory species this time of year. Since the vegetation in the park is very dense this time of year, game viewing is better done in the private reserves where expert game rangers are able to track the animals off-road, something that is taboo within the Kruger.

Summer weather makes game viewing harder for a number of reasons: animals have plenty of water and are not drawn to larger water holes, they prefer to stay put in the shade during the day and thicker vegetation makes them harder to spot. On the flipside the greenery is great for landscape photography, birding is good and many summer-born animals can be seen.

Kruger National Park in July

July is second only to June as the coldest month in the year and equally dry. ‘Cold’ in the Kruger however only really applies to nights and early mornings, since the daytime temperatures are usually quite comfortable and even fairly hot on some days. The northern parts of the reserve receive fewer visitors which make it a good option if you want to avoid crowds. However, there is a…

Kruger National Park Concessions

The Kruger National Park is world renowned for its spectacular wildlife. It is the largest nature reserve in South Africa and indeed one of the largest on the continent. At 360km long and 65km wide the surface area surpasses that of the nearby country of Swaziland! Despite its size, the density of wild animals found here is one of the highest on the planet, making for superb viewing…

Timbavati

Timbavati Game Reserve is home to one of nature’s most magnificent creatures, the white lion. Ancient folklore tells of a time when the local Shangaan tribe saw a bright light streaking across the sky and crash on the African savannah. Shortly thereafter the lions of Timbavati began giving birth to snow white cubs. These unique lions have been regarded as sacred ever since. Timbavati…

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 April

The month of April brings autumn to the Kruger and the vegetation in the park begins a gradual fade from lush bushveld to a dry brown and yellow palette. Rainfall decreases but the occasional afternoon thundershower still occurs. Daytime temperatures remain hot while nights are getting cooler but not cold. For the best probability of seeing animals, the private concession areas and…

Solo travel in the Kruger National Park

There is a very particular kind of adventure that comes with solo traveling. Not only does it take you to unimaginable new places, experiences and people but it also affords the opportunity for calm, uninterrupted self-reflection. The vast expanse of the Kruger National Park offers you plenty of both. Credit: The Traveling Ginger Kruger National Park might be one of the wildest…

Popular Kruger National Park Safaris

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