Destination

Kruger National Park

South Africa

Best timeMay–Sep

Set inSouth Africa

In season~81°F high

Climate55–90°F

CurrencyZAR

LanguageZulu

TimezoneUTC+02:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Kruger National Park

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak May–Jul. Go in Apr, Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJun · 78%

WarmestJan · 90°F

WettestFeb

Best windowMay–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa covering an area of 19,623 km2 (7,576 sq mi) in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in the country's northeast. It extends 360 km (220 mi) from north to south and 65 km (40 mi) from east to west. The administrative headquarters are in Skukuza. Areas of the park were first protected by the government of the South African Republic in 1898, and it became South Africa's first national park in 1926.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, the 5 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Nelson Mandela Square

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kruger National Park?

The best time to visit Kruger National Park is May–September, in South Africa.

Where is Kruger National Park?

Kruger National Park is in South Africa.

What is Kruger National Park known for?

Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa covering an area of 19,623 km2 (7,576 sq mi) in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in the country's northeast. It extends 360 km (220 mi) from north to south and 65 km (40 mi) from east to west. The administrative headquarters are in Skukuza. Areas of the park were first protected by the government of the South African Republic in 1898, and it became South Africa's first national park in 1926.

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