Wet season
November to April
Our first rains come as October arrives, commencing the long-awaited wet season. Our parched landscapes transform once again to green, and life crawls from underground to find peace with the sun, the hotter temperatures and longer days. With life comes diversity, and the bush springs into action. Before long, youngsters of all shapes and sizes are careering through the undergrowth. Grass becomes longer and more nutritious in a matter of days. Dry water-bodies refill to provide hope to the winter strugglers. With every day come more excitement, wonder and mystery.
Temperatures raises
One of our warmer months with high temperatures from first light to evenings, characterized by thunder and lightning storms.
Incredible sunrise & sunsets with cooler night time temperatures.
Rain jackets, hats and suncream.
january
Hot mornings, warmer nights
Being the warmest month of the year, high humidity can be expected with many water bodies shaping the bushveld.
The abundance of water produces fresh grass and leaves, allowing animals to flourish as they look to be in their best shape.
Rain jackets, hats and suncream.
february
Our last strong showers
As the rain and food availability starts decreasing, many migratory animals make the most of the descending temperatures and little rain.
Many animals can be found either in or near water, as water bodies become scarcer.
Rain jacket, hat , suncream and a pull over for the cooler evenings.
march
The wet season ends
As our last month of rain, April brings colder evenings with clear skies which are still pleasant enough to enjoy outside around the fire.
As water becomes less abundant, animals who rely on a daily supply of water become more predictable in their movements.
Rain jackets and hats along with a jersey for the cooler evenings.
april
The first rains
As our first month of the rainy season after a long drought, November offers warm temperatures with unpredictable showers and thunderstorms.
The first rains absorb the dust and starts filling dried up water holes as migratory birds are welcomed back for the starts of the breeding season.
Rain jackets, hats and suncream. Make sure to pack repellent for the arrival of mosquitos.
november
The arrival of the green
As the rains become more reliable, wildlife-viewing starts to get tricky with tall grass and thick green bushes. Days are warm and evenings humid.
As food and water become more abundant the conditions become near perfect for babies to be born.
Rain jackets, hats and suncream. Make sure to pack repellent for the arrival of mosquitos.
december
Dry season
May to October
Our dry season starts with the first cold winter night hitting the plains, frosting our grass with dew. From May all the way to the end of September our landscape exudes a different kind of harshness. The last raindrops fall at the end of April, and so the once-green plains start changing to their yellow winter palette. Although drastic, it is also part of life. With better visibility and cooler days, animals will be carrying on with life. They never pause, they can not stop.
may
Where green becomes yellow
May is our transition month as it marks the end of summer with shortened mild days and longer cold evenings.
Game drive temperatures are close to perfect as the bush heats up in early morning and cools down just before sunset.
Warm clothes for cooler nights.
june
A walk through winter solstice
June marks the middle of winter and one of our coldest months. Mornings are cold with mild mid day temperatures and cold evenings.
The bush starts becoming dryer and days shorter which signals the start for male impala to fight for breeding rights.
Warm clothing including gloves, scarfs and beanies.
july
The clearest skies
July is our coldest month of the year but brings beautiful clear day and night skies with cold mornings and evenings.
The cold nights allow for incredible stargazing and dew across the landscape during early morning drives.
Warm clothing including gloves, scarfs and beanies.
august
Chilly morning, cool days
August is the last of our cold months. Temperatures are near perfect as you get the best of the daytime heat and chill during the evenings.
Short yellow grass with naked trees allows for great game viewing, especially around the depleting water sources.
Warm clothes for cooler mornings and evenings along with hats and suncream for mid day highs.
september
Can you feel the warmth?
Summer temperatures gradually start returning as days get longer and nights shorter.
Dry dusty landscapes provide incredible photo opportunities as only the fittest survive before the long awaited rain of the months to follow.
Suncream and hats for the warmer days while a pull over will keep you comfortable at night.
october
The last days of the dry season
As the last month of the dry season, October is your last chance to enjoy clear and still dry conditions before the return of the rains.
Huge numbers of migratory birds will be flying in from Europe, providing amazing photography opportunities.
Warm clothes for cooler nights.