When is the best time to visit Kruger National Park?

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The best overall month to visit Kruger National Park is May. May is ideal if you want Kruger to feel relaxed, dry, and highly watchable without paying the highest winter rates. It’s excellent for first-timers, self-drivers, and anyone who values comfortable daytime temperatures and improving animal visibility. Birders will still find plenty, but big-game viewing starts to become the main event. If you dislike chilly early mornings, pack layers; otherwise the trade-off is minor. For most travelers, May is one of the smartest months to book: strong safari conditions, manageable crowds, and good value.