Why stay at Crocodylus Private Sanctuary and Ostrich Farm
- 54 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- camp
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
2,099
Species
54
Mammals
317
Birds
Most observed
- Nyala305 sightings
- White Rhinoceros162 sightings
- Impala157 sightings
- Plains Zebra152 sightings
- Southern Giraffe136 sightings
- African Savanna Elephant127 sightings
- African Buffalo125 sightings
- Common Warthog115 sightings
- African Red Toad111 sightings
Best time to stay at Crocodylus Private Sanctuary and Ostrich Farm
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 | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 30° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 21° |
| Rain mm | 116 | 169 | 106 | 93 | 36 | 43 | 11 | 20 | 49 | 96 | 70 | 93 |
| Humidity | 76% | 79% | 77% | 78% | 76% | 73% | 68% | 70% | 73% | 75% | 74% | 76% |
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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Crocodylus Private Sanctuary and Ostrich Farm FAQs
Contact Crocodylus Private Sanctuary and Ostrich Farm
- Phone
- +27 72 020 7500
Data updated June 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo