Why stay at Bayala Private Safari Lodges
- 55 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- Game Drive, Bush Walk, Bush Dinner, Spa
- Amenities
- Pool, Spa, Internet, Dining, Bar, Lounge, Gym
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
2,028
Species
55
Mammals
326
Birds
Most observed
- Southern Giraffe203 sightings
- Nyala177 sightings
- Lion150 sightings
- White Rhinoceros146 sightings
- Plains Zebra145 sightings
- Impala143 sightings
- African Striped Skink113 sightings
- Common Wildebeest108 sightings
- African Red Toad105 sightings
- Cheetah98 sightings
Best time to stay at Bayala Private Safari Lodges
Best months:
May
July
August
JanGood26°C107mm
FebGood25°C140mm
MarGreat25°C92mm
AprGreat22°C85mm
MayGreat21°C31mm
JunGreat18°C41mm
JulExcellent18°C8mm
AugExcellent19°C13mm
SepGreat21°C35mm
OctGood22°C79mm
NovGreat24°C60mm
DecGood25°C104mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 30° | 31° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° |
| Rain mm | 96 | 132 | 89 | 78 | 23 | 38 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 74 | 50 | 100 |
| Humidity | 72% | 76% | 74% | 76% | 74% | 71% | 66% | 68% | 70% | 72% | 71% | 74% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL)
6 km from the park
International airport
King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)
171 km from the park
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Bayala Private Safari Lodges FAQs
Contact Bayala Private Safari Lodges
- Phone
- +27355620420
- [email protected]
- Website
- bayala.co.za
Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo