​Best Time To Visit – Thornybush 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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May to September is the best time for wildlife viewing at Thornybush. These are the winter months, and they coincide with the Dry season. At this time wildlife gathers around permanent water sources and foliage recedes, making animals easier to spot. September is a particularly good time.


Thornybush Safaris
Best Time May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (It is rarely busy)
Low Season April to September (Excellent time for wildlife viewing)
Best Weather April to May and September to 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

  • Wildlife is easier to spot as foliage thins, and animals congregate around water
  • Clear skies, plenty of sun
  • Comfortable temperatures and low humidity
  • Very low chance of malaria
  • The landscape is dry
  • Packing warm clothes is essential since morning and evening games drives will be cold

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October to April –Wet Season – Summer

  • Lovely green landscape
  • Animals are in good shape and newborns can be seen
  • Migratory birds are present, and birding is very good
  • Wildlife viewing isn't as good as during the Dry season
  • It is high season, and the camps might be a bit busier
  • Days are hot and humid
  • Antimalarial medication is recommended

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