When to visit Tanzania For Safari Adventure
The best time to visit Tanzania for a safari is during the dry season from late June to October. Tanzania has two distinct rainy seasons: April to May (the ‘long rains’) and November to December (the ‘short rains’). Generally, the country’s ‘long rains’ produce tropical downpours in the afternoons and some safari camps may close. The ‘short rains’ bring about the occasional brief shower.
Most safari areas in Tanzania enjoy warm days and cool evenings year-round. While temperatures drop to below freezing on Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, the country’s Indian Ocean coast and lakeside regions are hot and humid.
The best time for a Tanzania safari will depend on where you want to go and what you want to see. For first-time safari goers, the best time to go to Tanzania is usually during the dry season, as wildlife is easier to track and spot. Whether you’re visiting Tanzania for the first time, understanding the difference between the safari high season vs low season is a great place to start.
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Tanzania Seasonality, at a glance
The best time to visit Tanzania is during the Dry season, from late June to October, when wildlife viewing is generally at its best. The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is usually during June and July and the time to see the wildebeest calving is late January to February. The southern and western circuit parks are best visited during the Dry season (June to October), unlike the more popular northern circuit parks that can be visited year-round.
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Best Time
June to October (All parks), June-July and January-February (Serengeti for the wildebeest migration and calving)
High Season
July to March (northern circuit parks; they get crowded), July to October (southern and western circuit parks; they don't really get crowded any time of the year)
Low Season
April and May (northern circuit parks still get quite a few visitors unlike the southern and western circuit parks, where many lodges close down)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall), Also this is the best time to witness the wildebeest crossing mara river, in the Northern Serengeti
Worst Weather
March and April (Peak of Wet season), this is raining season in Tanzania, also sometimes sporting animals can be hard in some parks
THE BENEFITS AND DISADVANTAGES OF TRAVELING IN A
- June and July are the best months to see the wildebeest migration
- August to September is the best time to see the wildebeest river crossings in northern Serengeti
- Animals are easier to spot since they concentrate around waterholes and rivers
- There are fewer mosquitoes because there is little to no rain
- Skies are clear and most days are sunny
- Holiday Seasons, and when most visitors have time-off
- Good weather for an evening swim in the swimming pool at your hotel/lodge
- Suggested time for a family vacation or honeymoon
- Popular tourist time
- Parks may feel more crowded/busy
- Accommodations are full-price (no discounts)
- The end of the dry season may be dusty - bring a bandana or handkerchief to help.
THE BENEFITS AND DISADVANTAGES OF TRAVELING IN A
- January-February is the time to see the calving in the southern Serengeti, and an excellent time to see predator action
- The scenery is green and beautiful;
- Photographers especially enjoy capturing wildlife during the rainy season, and the contrast of colors looks amazing.
- See Africa in a new way! Tropical climate with green forests and active animals
- Parks are not crowded and guests feel they are on a private adventure
- Guests may receive low-season discounts
- Migratory birds are present, and bird watching is at its best
- Except for March, April and May, rains are mostly short afternoon showers and seldom interfere on your trip
- Some park roads may be inaccessible eg, Lake Manyara National Park
- Likely to experience some wet days - but it does not rain all day and typically there is significant sun at some point each day
- Bring a rain jacket and shoes that are water resistant for your comfort
- In some parks the animals are more dispersed during the rainy season
- We do not recommend camping safari during this time
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