When to visit Tanzania
Best time to go to Tanzania
Best time to go to Tanzania
Home of the legendary Serengeti and the Great Migration, Tanzania is a highly sought-after safari destination. To help you make sense of its changing seasons, and how they’ll affect your safari experience, here’s our guide on when to visit Tanzania.
January–March
Calving season. The influx of newborn animals attracts a range of predators including lion, cheetah and hyena.
April–July
This is known as the wet season and can bring heavy downpours, resulting in lush landscapes.
July–October
River crossings in the Serengeti are at their most dramatic, with lions and crocodiles lying in wait.
November–December
A secondary rainy season, this one is typically characterised by scattered, periodic showers.
Peak season in Tanzania
Green season in Tanzania
Shoulder season in Tanzania
Activities
As with all safaris, seasonality will affect the activities available. Be sure to confirm with your Travel Designer that your desired activities are available when you plan to travel.
Walking safaris
Walking safaris are possible year-round, but tall grasses in the green season may make wildlife viewing more difficult. For safety reasons, guides recommend walking safaris in the dry season.
Birding
The green season is when many migratory birds arrive in the Serengeti; it’s also breeding season for many resident species. Birding photography is particularly beautiful with the season’s green backdrops, too.
*Available at additional cost
Hot air ballooning
This activity is usually reserved for dry season, when clear skies make for smoother sailing. Flying overhead during green season is beautiful, though the flight may be cancelled depending on the day’s weather.
Game drives
Peak season is when your game drive to the Mara River will reveal the most drama – and the most crowds. That’s why we highly recommend off-peak or shoulder seasons, as wildlife viewing is just as wonderful, and enjoyed in a more meaningful fashion.
Walking safaris
Walking safaris
Walking safaris are possible year-round, but tall grasses in the green season may make wildlife viewing more difficult. For safety reasons, guides recommend walking safaris in the dry season.
Birding
Birding
The green season is when many migratory birds arrive in the Serengeti; it’s also breeding season for many resident species. Birding photography is particularly beautiful with the season’s green backdrops, too.
Hot air ballooning
*Available at additional cost
Hot air ballooning
This activity is usually reserved for dry season, when clear skies make for smoother sailing. Flying overhead during green season is beautiful, though the flight may be cancelled depending on the day’s weather.
Game drives
Game drives
Peak season is when your game drive to the Mara River will reveal the most drama – and the most crowds. That’s why we highly recommend off-peak or shoulder seasons, as wildlife viewing is just as wonderful, and enjoyed in a more meaningful fashion.
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