Kruger National Park in November

The first proper rain of the wet season starts to arrive during November in the form of the occasional afternoon thunder shower. Expect hot and humid days and balmy evenings.

The southern section of the park has the highest density of animals and in terms of visitor numbers, November is the calm before the storm of the end-of-year holidays. The upper central and far northern regions start seeing the first arrivals of migratory bird species and are a good bet for birding focussed safaris.

November is a great time to spot baby animals and the young impala, one of the most abundant antelope species in the park, are especially cute. It is a quieter time of the year too as most South Africans plan their visits for the December holidays. On the other hand, humidity is high and the risk of malaria increases.

Family safari in the Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park sits right at the top of family-friendly safari destinations in South Africa. The park prides itself on being accessible to young and old alike and many South Africans will confess to cultivating a life-long love for the African bush from an early age in the Kruger. A family holiday in the Kruger is best done in one of two ways; either self-driving or choosing…

Timbavati

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Kruger National Park in March

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Kruger National Park in July

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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…

Manyeleti

When you look up at the night sky from a warm campfire you’ll understand where the Manyeleti, which means “Place of Stars”, got its name from. This 230km2 private game reserve, owned and run by the local Mnisi tribe, is wedged between the larger Sabi Sands and Timbavati game reserves on the western border of the Kruger. The borders are unfenced letting wildlife roam freely between the…

Popular Kruger National Park Safaris

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