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Just 4 weeks and 2 days until my next visit (not that I'm counting or anything). Our last visist to SA was in June, this time its going to be Feb. At the moment at home I'm wrapping up warm day and night but what, in general, can I expect in Kruger in Feb? We're think of doing a couple of night drives while we are there - would it be advisable to bring wrap-up warm clothes for this or will a woolie jumper be OK?

Any help would be appreciated.

It is very hot this time of year. I was in Kruger over Christmas and New year and temps were above 40, so expect it to be that hot in Feb. Maybe and idea to take a warm top for the night drive in case of rain.

was to layer my clothes.
that is in order to peel them off as it warmed up during early morning drives and in order to put on piece by piece for the late drives as it cooled down.
One of the other most amazing tips was...always have the scarf ..thin, lightweight, cotton, etc...around the neck. It was amazing how much warmer i felt as the night cooled down with that small bit of protection round my neck. LOL

It's really, really hot there in comparison with the UK at this time of year - expect 40+ temps. Don't let that fool you into leaving the raincoats at home though - last Feb we were caught in a cracker of a thunderstorm on a night drive

Also, take a fair amount of insect repellant - the mozzies are rife at this time of year.

Have an awesome time!

For sure.. it's hot in fact we like to call it "HOTAZHELL"

Some warm clothes for the night drives...definitly, especially going over a stream or river, you will feel it.

Are you driving ... I would suggest also a nice strong sunblock lotion.. Unless you want to have a good red tan on one side of your body...

Trust me...it feels ten times hotter at the end of a day, when you have a sunburned arm.

Enjoy your trip!!

im a t shirt and shorts gal in the KNP....i dont think my clients would recognise me......

Authentic safari Gear sounds very larny but it's not necesarily so.
Khaki (or multi-coloured veldfocus type) cotton shirts and rugby shorts and bush-sandals are easy to handwash (5 minutes work and your fingernails come extra clean) and they dry looking ironed.
Even for a month trip 6 sets are sufficient and the packing space and weight is neglegible, so there is space for a case of Scotch (only after sundown).
Take 1 all purpose rain/towelling jacket for change of weather.
Now for Victoria's secret (tip). Take a few Speedo's along.
You know : Wear-swim-change-dry-wear-shower-change-dry-wear-......-sing "It's so good to be a man (on holiday)".

Fully agree with this... specially with the tempratures KNP are having now!

We normally visit in Winter as well, May/June and I still go for shorts and t-shirt, but when starting out early at gate opening time add a light cardigan/jacket and one of those throws for around my legs.

Usually by 10am or so the weather has warmed up enough to ditch the extras, and enjoy the glorious sunny weather that prevails at that time of year, average max. around 32 at midday.

I arrived in Kruger on Wednesday, 12th.
The temperature was 43 degrees in my car.
We were all dying of heat.
The next day we woke up, the wind was howling and there was cloud cover.
Although it was still moderate, for open drives it was uncomfortable.
My bottom line, take one good track suit and a wind breaker.
After that, who cares.
Oh yes, and no matter how hot, take a jersey.
You can always dress down, but not up.

Hi Silvina and welcome.
During the day Mozzies are not really a problem so nice cool clothes are a good idea. At Night I normally wear long sleeve cotton shirts with tracksuit pant and shoes and socks.
Lots of Tabard, Citronella candles and burning of insect coils should work.

During the day...the coolest option is best cause it sure gets toastie out there...but night time I would also say tracksuit...and long sleeve cotton top...but on night rides and if not around camp fire can get little cold.

Tabard or something of that sort for the insects is a must...because they will eat you alive with the smallest bit of encouragement!

Hi Silvina! You must also not forget the importance of good, sensible and comfortable walking shoes or decent sandals to protect against rocks, snakes, etc. especially in bushveld camps and on walks/trails. If you are planning to go on any long walks, make sure you have enough ankle support since the terrain might be uneven.

In terms of the technical shirts richardharris refers to, they can be found at Sportsmans warehouse. They have their own house brand that come out cheaper than the branded items.
I have never tried them, but they are used by long distance athletes to cope with the heat.

Nothing beats Cape union mart clothing. And I just LOVE the Old Khaki(brand) long pants with the zip-off leggs. I only pack one pair and it counts as a long pants and shorts. Very versatile. Drive during the day in the shorts and at night by the camp fire, I just zip the legs back on...