How active are the animals in Kruger National Park (S. Africa) in August? Season to see the Big Five (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, & buffalo)?
I just booked a trip to South Africa with the purpose of viewing wildlife in Kruger National Park (a safari has always been my dream!!) for August of 2018. I know that animals are unpredictable, but I also know that there are seasons in which the wildlife are more active.
Now August in South Africa, is still their winter time merging into spring, and I was wondering if this means it would be too early to have a chance of seeing all members of the big five (black rhinoceros, African elephant, water buffalo, African lion, African leopard) as well as hyenas, zebras, giraffes, etc.? Essentially, will the wildlife be less active in August or do they stay pretty active even in the winter months? Steady activity?
Best Answer
Make sure you stay over at one of the Southern most rest Camps. you are bound to see the big 5 between Skukuza and Pretoriuskop Rest Camp.
Tip from a South African: Book into a bungalow ( you gonna need the aircon ) it is an extremely hot area.
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