Our Summers are traditionally very hot and wet with Winter being dry and cold.

The seasons are comprised of the following months:
Spring           September
Summer       October to March
Autumn        April
Winter          May to August

This table shows the average temperatures, high and low, rainfall and sunshine hours.

Month	Average Highest Temp ºC	Average Highest Temp ºF	Average Lowest Temp ºC	Average Lowest Temp ºF	Average Rainfall mm	Average Rainfall inches	Sunshine Hours
January	33°C	91.4°F	20°C	68.0°F	94mm	3.70″	10
February	32°C	89.6°F	19°C	66.2°F	81mm	3.19″	10
March	31°C	87.8°F	17°C	62.6°F	56mm	2.20″	9
April	28°C	82.4°F	14°C	57.2°F	44mm	1.73″	9
May	25°C	77.0°F	8°C	46.4°F	11mm	0.43″	9
June	22°C	71.6°F	5°C	41.0°F	4mm	0.16″	8
July	21°C	69.8°F	5°C	41.0°F	3mm	0.12″	8
August	25°C	77.0°F	7°C	44.6°F	2mm	0.08″	8
September	29°C	84.2°F	12°C	53.6°F	14mm	0.55″	9
October	31°C	87.8°F	16°C	60.8°F	40mm	1.57″	9
November	32°C	89.6°F	19°C	66.2°F	69mm	2.72″	10
December	32°C	89.6°F	19°C	66.2°F	82mm	3.23″	10

Only if you want to. Our dress code is comfortably casual!

It cannot be guaranteed that you will see all of the Big 5.However if you are staying a few nights the chances are very good you will see most if not all of the them. As Madikwe is not a zoo we cannot predict what sightings will occur when.

Irrespective of the time of year the following must definitely be brought with you:

Camera with film or memory cards
Batteries
Binoculars or spotting scope
Hat
Sunglasses
Sun block
Any reference material you might want (eg bird or tree books) Jacket or sweatshirt for game drives **Any chronic medication- the nearest chemist is over 100 kms away

Rainwear
Insect repellant
Swimming costume

Beanie
Scarf
Gloves
Long johns/thermal underwear for game drives as it can be bitterly cold due to the wind chill factor (pantyhose also is a great chill deterrent!!)

S24 46″ 00′
E26 10″ 24′

Directions to The Bush House

In the summer months it is always advisable to use insect repellant as there is a good chance you might be bitten. If you are prone to bites and stings always bring an antihistamine cream or lotion along with you.

It is the collection of the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard) as well as the cheetah and wild dog.

Yes, we pump water daily from our borehole. This water has been tested and certified safe to drink.