Zulu Nyala Private Game Reserve Best Time To Visit

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

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Zulu Nyala offers great wildlife viewing throughout the year. However, the best time is during the dry winter months of May to September when animals tend to gather around water sources, and the bush is thin.

Best Time May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It can get 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 December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September Dry Season – Winter

Best wildlife viewing time
Clear blue skies
Pleasant daytime temperatures
Evenings and mornings are cold
The landscape is dried out

October to April Wet Season – Summer

Beautiful scenery
There are many newborn animals
Birding is prime with the arrival of migratory bird species
The Dry season is slightly better for wildlife viewing
Heat and humidity can be intense

Best Time To Go by Major Park