Zululand is a year-round safari destination, but each season holds a different experience for our guests.
Rainfall
Summer is our rainy season. Higher likelihood of rain, mostly comes in short heavy thunderstorms in evening or at night. Frontal rain also possible.
Temperature
High: 43°C, Low: 20 °C, Average Range: 30-35 °C
Highlights
Lush green bush full of animal life.
Rainfall
Rainfall less likely. Rain during this season often is often frontal.
Temperature
High: 35°C, Low: 15 °C, Average Range: 20-30 °C
Highlights
Milder weather conditions but reserve usually still green and beautiful.
Rainfall
Rain least likely, but possible with cold front.
Temperature
High: 30°C, Low: 0 °C, Average Range: 8-25 °C
Highlights
Less grass and water available making for more favourable game viewing conditions.
Rainfall
Rainfall less likely. Rain during this season often is often frontal.
Temperature
High: 35°C, Low: 15 °C, Average Range: 20-30 °C
Highlights
Reserve full of new life combined with mild weather conditions.
Unless you have a walking safari planned, technical neutral-coloured clothes are not necessary for a Rhino Sands safari. On a game drive vehicle colour and pattern of clothing is not restricted, though we do suggest comfortable, breathable layers. We also suggest practical, comfortable shoes. We do not require guests to dress up for meals, though you are welcome to if you please.
The two items that will add the most to your safari experience are binoculars and a camera. For your comfort and protection, we suggest wearing sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat on the safari vehicle (especially in the summer months). This should fit snuggly enough not to get blown off while driving.
There is quite a lot of variation from what we would consider normal seasonal conditions, especially in recent years. We recommend that no matter what season you travel in, you plan a small number of items for all conditions just in case. In winter we suggest bringing along a winter jacket, scarf, beanie, gloves, warm pajamas and warm slippers. In summer we suggest bringing a swimming suit. Layers are key to comfort on safari no matter the season.
Rhino Sands is in what is officially referred to as a low-risk malarial area. In the last twenty years there have been no active outbreaks of malaria in the area but sporadic isolated cases have been recorded. There are no required vaccinations to enter South Africa. Please always consult your doctor for advice on travel concerns including malaria prophylaxis and vaccinations.
Please take any necessary medications with you. We also suggest travelling with a small first aid kit with commonly required medications and equipment. Our closest doctor and pharmacy are approximately 20 minutes drive away. Our closest private hospital is in Richard’s Bay, approximately 1.5 hours drive away.
Rhino Sands provides insect spray, umbrellas and water-resistant rain ponchos for game drive. We have a limited selection of toiletries available in the room. We strongly suggest bringing and wearing sun cream, even in the winter months.
We would love to keep in touch. From time to time during low season we also offer specials to our subscribers.
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