Reserves & National Parks

Quick Reference: Wildlife Frequency & Trends

Reserve
Primary Draw
Best Season
Sightings Trend
Kruger
Biodiversity
June–Aug
High volume, but high vehicle traffic in the South.
Sabi Sand
Leopards
Year-round
High habituation; animals ignore vehicles.
Timbavati
White Lions
May–Sept
"Wilder" feel; requires skilled tracking.
Madikwe
Wild Dogs
June–July
Reliable sightings due to consistent denning.
Manyeleti
Privacy
June–Sept
Exclusive sightings; rarely more than 2 cars per cat.