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South Africa in November: Weather and where to go

South Africa in November: Weather and where to go

Similarly to October, rains have started but temperatures generally aren’t too high throughout the country in November. Wildlife can become more and more difficult to spot as the areas of vegetation thicken and water sources become more prevalent thanks to the increasing rainfall. However most parks are still regarded as fair to travel to during this time.

Black and white rhinos can usually be seen year-round in the Huluwe-Umfolizi National Park as with elephants in the Kruger. 

November Climatic Averages

Day time average maximum temperature 27 degrees Centigrade

Night time average minimum temperature 17 degrees Centigrade

Average amount of precipitation 115mm

Average number of daylight hours 5.8h

Rhino, South Africa

November can be a great time to combine a safari in South Africa with beach time in the Indian Ocean as turtles begin to hatch from November onwards on Cousin Island, and Aldabra giant tortoise can also be seen at this time.

The climate can get particular hot and humid during the heat of the day so best to be avoided if you don’t enjoy high temperatures or close conditions.

Young animals, and therefore also predators, can still be seen at this time as the climate enables easier access to food and water. This can be exciting game viewing as lions, leopards and cheetahs seek out the weak links in the herds.

Book your South Africa Safari

Contact one of our Destination Specialists to start planning your journey to South Africa. Please note we recommend a budget of from £7,000 / $10,000 USD per person for our style of trip to this destination.

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