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Seasons

Marked topographical differences between vaulting boulder outcrops and plunging valleys create significant variations in climate. There are hot, wet summers and dry warm winters.

Rainfall: Rainfall occurs predominantly in summer, which is from September to April. Rain occurs mostly as late-afternoon or evening thunderstorms. Mists and orographic rain (associated with or induced by mountains) are frequent at higher altitudes. Winters fall between May and August, and tend to be dry.

Average annual rainfall within the Mthethomusha Game Reserve varies according to the altitude. Land above 900m receives about 850mm a year. Land below 500m receives around 675mm a year.

Temperatures: Daytime summer temperatures can be high, often rising above 30°C/86°F. The summer nights are usually warm. In winter, there are chilly nights and crisp early mornings - about 6°C/43°F is the minimum. The winter days are fine and warm.

Altitude: Bongani is situated at 800 feet above sea level.

Best time to travel

All year round. The best game viewing is from the end of March to the end of August.


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