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About a South Africa Safari:

For South Africa safari tour options that combines a South Africa safari and tour’s  South Africa safari tours.

We have created an About Africa Safaris section which answers questions such as Water vs Land Safaris, Permanent Tents vs Lodge Safaris, clothing to wear on a safari, what is the daily routine on a South Africa Safari etc.

The person who makes the magic come alive on a South Africa Safari:

The Africa safari guide

Help save the Rhino: Participate as part of or as a extra activity in a Rhino Conservation Safari

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In most cases private lodges Safaris will include:

1) Lodging en suite.

2) 2 x game drives ie one in the early am and one in the mid to later afternoon each lasting roughly about 3 hours.

3) Full Board ie all meals, most drinks.

4) Afternoon tea before the afternoon game drive.

5) Sunset drinks for the evening game drive.

6) Some lodges offer a short walking Safari after the am game drive.

7) Some lodges/camps offer local village visits, hot air ballooning, night sky gazing etc.

8) We take care of all the safari logistics/transfers such as flights, road transfers, safari reservations etc.

We also offer Kosher safaris as well as Vegan safaris.

 

South Africa Safari areas/activities.

 

Chalkley Treehouse Lion sands kruger Safari.

 

South Africa tours & safaris

 

 

 

Cheetah sitting on mileage post in Kruger national Park Safari

 

 

Kruger National Park Safaris

 

 

 

 

 

Sleeping rhinos on a Eastern Cape walking safari

 

Rhino conservation safaris

 

 

 

Zimbabwe Elephant

 

Private Photographic Safari

 

 

 

Phinda rock Lodge Plunge pool

 

Kwa Zulu Safaris

 

 

 

Kwandee lodging eastern Cape Safaris

 

Eastern Cape Malaria free Safaris

 

 

 

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Kgalagadi Safaris

 

 

 

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Kruger Birding safaris

 

 

 

Inside tent Kruger National Park walking safari

 

Kruger Walking Safaris

 

 

 

Weather in the Kruger National Park: 

Summer

The height of summer is during the months December, January and February. A clear indication that summer is here is the shrill trill of the Woodland Kingfisher, which incessantly proclaims to all that he is now resident on his territory.

The hot days – temperatures range from upper 20’s to mid 30’s Celsius – are interrupted by spectacular thunderstorms that are as brief as they are intense. This is the time of the year when the insect populations reach their peak and all that feeds on them arrives, such as the migratory birds.

But, most spectacular of all is the start of new life, during December the lambs of most of the antelope species are born and this is the time of sprightly young creatures finding their running legs and partaking in the bounty of succulent summer grasses. Also, this the time of plenty for the predators and so the circle of life continues.

The vegetation is lush during January and this is when most of the browsers lamb, hiding their babies in the dense undergrowth. Whilst it can rain anytime during summer, each rainstorm is of relatively short duration and the total amount of rain during the entire season is a paltry 500 mm (about 20 inches) on average.

Rain seldom disrupts a safari. February is the hottest month of the year and most animals conserve energy in the shade, also the time of the year when the joys of cool pools and air-conditioned rooms are especially pertinent!

The maroelas – an indigenous fruit tree – ripen during February and March and the elephants seem to enjoy this time of the year the most! Towards the end of March there is change in the air and there are signs of the end of summer. The migratory birds start to leave.

Autumn

During April the deciduous tree leaves change color and the grass becomes more khaki in colour. In May the temperature is markedly cooler – ranging from the mid 10’s to mid 20’s Celsius; cool enough for warm clothing on the early morning and late afternoon game drives, but delightful during the sunny days.

This is ideal walking weather. Surface water starts to disappear during this time and soon most pans are shallow muddy depressions; perfect for a mud bath, elephants, rhino and buffalo enjoy this activity.

Lion kruger National Park Safari

Winter

June and July are the mid-winter months and not only is this the coldest time of the year (although we never freeze – this is sub-tropical Africa after all!), but by now most surface water has dried up and day-by-day it becomes drier.

August and September are the driest months of the year and it is during these months that the vegetation really opens up and allows for greater visibility into the bush. All animals are under greater water stress this time of the year and many congregate around the few remaining water filled pans and dams; making for spectacular game viewing.

During the month of September daytime temperatures start to increase, placing most animals under increasing water stress. And this time of the year more than any other is when the weak and old fall prey to the predators, the circle of life continues. It is also towards the end of this month that some of the trees start to blossom in anticipation of coming rains. These months are surely the best time for safari.

Spring

The month of October is the month of anticipation, with great cumulus cloud formations, rumbling their promise, but not delivering on it, not yet. The entire bush is stirring in expectation of the coming rains – many trees are in full bloom with tentative green leaf buds at the end of each branch.

And then the first rains fall, not much at first, but enough to usher in spring. By November the grasses and trees are green with fresh new leaves. Enough rain water starts to accumulate to fill the pans and dams and Summer is truly here.

Text credit to Djuma.

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