Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

Best Time To Visit

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Safaris

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By Philip Briggs

Philip is author of ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

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The best time to visit Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve is in the drier winter months from May to September. At this time the vegetation thins out, and animals congregate around water sources. The shelters located at the waterholes are particularly busy with animal activity at this time. The colder winter months are also considered the low season and the park tends to be less busy with the exception of school holidays.

Best Time May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (The park can get busy especially during school holidays)

Low Season April to September (Excellent time for wildlife viewing)

Best Weather April-May and September-October (Mild weather and little rain)

Worst Weather June to August (Chilly mornings and nights) and December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September –Dry Season – Winter

Best time for wildlife viewing
The park is very quiet except during school holidays
Little rain and blue skies
Early morning game drives in open vehicles are chilly
The sky is hazy with a lot of dust in the air

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October to April –Wet Season – Summer

Lush scenery and beautiful landscapes
There are newborn animals around
Birding is at its best, and migratory birds are present
Wildlife viewing is not as good as during the Dry season
It is high season, and the park is busier
It is hot and humid in the middle of the day