Photo information

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Photo
Pranavh87
Licence
CC BY-SA 4.0
Original
View source
Changes
Cropped
Trailwind
Destination

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

South Africa
Best timeMay–Oct
Set inSouth Africa
In season~81°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

54–88°F
CurrencyZAR
LanguageZulu
TimezoneUTC+02:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

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

Sunny share of daylightJun · 80%
WarmestJan · 88°F
WettestFeb
Best windowMay–Oct
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
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

Shares an unfenced border with Kruger, and the leopards are habituated enough for the best sightings in Africa.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Oct, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Kruger National Park
62 mi away
Nelson Mandela Square
233 mi away
Constitution Hill
236 mi away
Gold Reef City
239 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sabi Sand Game Reserve?

The best time to visit Sabi Sand Game Reserve is May–October, in South Africa.

Where is Sabi Sand Game Reserve?

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is in South Africa.

What is Sabi Sand Game Reserve known for?

Shares an unfenced border with Kruger, and the leopards are habituated enough for the best sightings in Africa.

Featured in

Great Safaris