Seasons of the Kruger National Park

The Kruger Park in South Africa has two main seasons; a dry winter from April - October, and a wet summer from November - March. So when would be the best time to travel to Kruger? The park is known as an all-year destination, but the different seasons will have a varying impact on your safari. When planning your safari, you should keep two things in mind: What season will you be traveling, and which part of the Kruger Park will be the best for that season?

The winter is generally known as the best time of the year to do a Kruger safari. This period is quite dry and not very scenic as there is not much rain in the north of the country during our winter. This means that the leaves fall of the trees and rivers and waterholes dry up. With the bush thinned out and only some permanent waterholes staying wet, it is around these that you will spot the hordes of animals congregating. This is exactly the reason why the winter is best for wildlife watching. The animals are in the park all year round, but during the dry season it is easier to look through the bush and the wildlife concentrate in smaller areas and make them easier to find for tourists.

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Kruger National must is one of the most beautiful places in the world. As a nature lover I make sure I go there every year. You can never get bored of seeing the big 5 and there are so many great tours and packages to choose from.

Tuesday 23 November 2010, 06:41

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