Madikwe Weather

This is the rainy season with beautiful thunderstorms that can last anything from 10 minutes to 2 hours. Since our yearly rainfall is only about 500mm, it does not rain every day; sometimes only once in two or three weeks. The days are hot, anything between 25°C and 40°C making the private plunge pools a welcome retreat. The bush starts off brown and bare in November and then soon turns into lush greenery with beautiful wild flowers. Loads of antelopes have their young during this period.

The days are still warm, between 20°C and 35°C. No rain is expected in Autumn. No rain means very few bugs and insects. The bush is still beautifully green. Autumn is great for photography, the light is not as harsh as in summer time.

Day time temperatures are comfortable, between 15°C and 25°C. You will not be enjoying your plunge pool during these months unless you don’t mind ice cold water! It gets quite cold on game drive in the early morning and evening. Night time temperatures can be anything between 0°C and 15°C. The bush turns brown and bare, the trees lose their leaves, making it easier to see the animals. Animals also tend to visit the waterholes more often (the smaller water holes dry up during winter). There is no rain and no bugs in winter – not even dung beetles.

In Spring the days start to warm up again but probably not enough for you to enjoy your plunge pool. Temperatures will range from 20°C to 30°C, but early morning and late afternoon game drives will still be cold (wind chill factor). The bush is at its driest, almost no leaves on the trees, brown grass everywhere making game spotting much easier. Spring is great for photography! Especially the beautiful sunrises and sunsets.