On Safari

In the northeastern game areas in and around Kruger National Park, the ideal time of year for a safari is the cool, dry season from July to October. During this period the weather is agreeable, the bush has thinned (making game-viewing easier), and the animals are forced to congregate near permanent sources of water. The rainy season from December to March should be avoided. From April to July, the bush is lush and dense, and the animals scatter, owing to an abundance of water. Visitors to South Africa from December to July should consider a safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape or in the Kalahari Desert.