​Best Time To Visit – Kapama GR

Philip Briggs
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By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

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

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Winter (May to September, also known as the Dry season) is the best time for wildlife viewing throughout the region. Vegetation thins during this time, while animals seeking water gather at rivers and waterholes, and this only gets better for wildlife watching as the winter goes on. However, because Kapama Game Reserve is a fenced ecosystem, wildlife viewing is less affected by season than would be the case if it formed part of a migratory ecosystem.


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Best Time May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (Few crowds)
Low Season April to September (Great time for wildlife viewing)
Best Weather April to May and September to October (Temperate with little rain)
Worst Weather June to August (Mornings and nights are chilly) and December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September –Dry Season – Winter

  • It’s easier to spot animals as they stay near water and the vegetation is thinner
  • Off-season for tourists
  • Clear, sunny skies
  • Temperate weather with very little humidity
  • Risk of malaria is low
  • Very dry and dusty
  • Warm clothing needed for chilly morning game drives

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October to April –Wet Season – Summer

  • Fresh, lush green scenery
  • Animals are in good physical shape and there are many newborns
  • Birding is excellent due to the arrival of migratory birds
  • The Dry season has better wildlife viewing
  • Daytime is hot and humid
  • Antimalarials medication is needed

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