Kruger National Park · Month by month · Best time
Kruger National Park in May
May is one of the best months to visit for Kruger National Park.
The weather
Dry, 27°C days, cool dawns.
Ant's take
Bush thins, waterholes concentrate game, mosquitoes retreat.
Before this: April (good time). After: June (best time). Full picture in our Kruger National Park travel guide.
Kruger National Park through the year
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Kruger National Park in May: quick answers
- Is May a good time to visit Kruger National Park?
- May is one of the best months to visit for Kruger National Park. Dry, 27°C days, cool dawns. Bush thins, waterholes concentrate game, mosquitoes retreat.
- What is the best time to visit Kruger National Park?
- AskAnt rates May, June, July, August, September as the best months for Kruger National Park.
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