When to Visit Tanzania

Tanzania is the leading safari destination in Africa with top places to visit and explore all year round. Generally there are two main seasons which is dry season and wet season. The dry season begin from June to October then from January to February while the long wet season begin from March to May then followed by short rains of November to December. For the large number of travelers prefers to visit during the dry season while others prefers to visit during wet season. But, the best time to visit the country is all year round since each season offer unique features, interest, taste and value. For the wildlife enthusiast, mountain explore to beach lovers Tanzania is the home of all. Below, we address in brief month by month highlights to expect when visiting the country at that particular moment.

January

Best month after a short rainy of December which attract wildebeest Migration to begin arriving to Ndutu plains within Ngorongoro Conservation Area and South of Serengeti ready to begin the Calving Season around February.

February

Best month to visit especially Ngorongoro and Serengeti since calving season of the wildebeest migration begin at Ndutu Plains within Ngorongoro. This moment all the safari vehicles surround Ndutu to witness calving and Predators actions.

March

The Good month to visit since it begin the long heavy rainy season. With few number of visitors still is the moment to explore lush scenery, wildebeest around Ndutu Ngorongoro and enjoy some discount to the lodges, tented camps and seasonal camps.

April

The Mixed month to visit as the wet season with heavy rainy begin, it is the low season with few number of travellers. Less crowd, wildlife concentration and high discount to accommodation facilities. Though some of accommodation get closed this moment to allow the area to rejuvenate.

May

The mixed month with still rainy season beginning. This moment wildebeest move to Serengeti National Park to locate green pasture. Though you can explore some of migratory birds, green lush landscapes and cool accommodation away from crowd during this moment of the year.

June

A good month to visit since it begin the end of long rainy season, hence the dry season and the high season in Tanzania begin.The weather become great both for Safari and beach. You can enjoy wildlife viewing and wildebeest migration around Serengeti. This time number of travelers begin to rise.

July

The best month to visit Tanzania, This is the popular time to travel with super warm weather condition, abundance of wildlife. The major tourist areas become crowded and accommodations become full due to peak season.

August

The best month to visit, still dry season and high season with large number of travelers to the all major tourist areas include National Parks and Zanzibar. This month become more crowded with great opportunity to spot big five and wildebeest migration in Serengeti.

September

Is the best month to visit for wildlife experience include wildebeest migration begin to cross Mara river in Serengeti. Northern Serengeti become the key point to witness crossing experience. While number of tourist become few to the wildlife areas some of tourists move to Zanzibar.

October

Still the best month to visit Tanzania since is the dry season and high season which is the best moment to enjoy the beauty of the country. This moment is less crowded and you can explore wildlife include the Big Five and great accommodation facilities since the number of travelers continue to decline.

November

The best month to visit the country as the short rainy season begin with small number of tourists. This moment accommodation become highly available with discount rates. Still there are abundance of wildlife to explore at the moment especially to the Northern Tanzania Destinations.

December

Is a good month to visit the country after a short rainy season begin, attract wildebeest migration to reach Ndutu Plains in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, South of Serengeti ready for the beginning of calving season. This moment the landscapes become ever green with flowers and abundance of wildlife to explore.