Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa? If you're planning to go to Sabi Sand Game Reserve, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  2. Important essentials for Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  3. Activities for Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  4. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Sabi Sand Game Reserve in December: weather and what to pack

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Based on the climate and weather in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

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  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly choice.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently get worn. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some rural areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a good kit.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa by month

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January

If you vacation in Sabi Sand Game Reserve during January, you are likely to notice that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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February

February here is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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March

If you vacation in Sabi Sand Game Reserve during March, you might see that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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April

April in Sabi Sand Game Reserve is pretty consistently hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) to 80s F (high 20s C).

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May

Traveling to Sabi Sand Game Reserve in May, you will notice that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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June

June in this region is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. There is frost occasionally.

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July

If you go to Sabi Sand Game Reserve in July, you will notice that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). There is frost sometimes.

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August

If you visit Sabi Sand Game Reserve during August, you will probably find that it is hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

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September

If you go to Sabi Sand Game Reserve in September, you will notice that it is hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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October

If you vacation in Sabi Sand Game Reserve during October, you may notice that it is hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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November

If you are traveling to Sabi Sand Game Reserve in November, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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December

If you visit Sabi Sand Game Reserve during December, you will probably find that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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