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Timing Your Safari

When To Visit Tanzania?

Year-Round Wonders

A Destination for Every Season

Tanzania offers incredible experiences throughout the year. Whether you're chasing the Great Migration, seeking lush dramatic landscapes, or wanting the classic dry-season safari, choosing when to go depends entirely on what you want to experience in the different parks.

January to February
High Action

January – February

The Calving Season
Southern Serengeti & Ndutu

Witness thousands of wildebeest calves born daily in the short grass plains. It is a time of exceptionally high and thrilling predator activity as big cats gather for the feast.

March to May
Value Season

March – May

The Emerald Season
Ngorongoro & Manyara

The "long rains" transform the parks into vividly green, dust-free landscapes. Excellent for bird watching, photography, and enjoying lower rates with zero crowds in the crater.

June
Start of Dry Season

June

The Grumeti Rush
Western Serengeti

As the rains stop, the huge herds consolidate and begin their trek north. June is spectacular as the migration attempts its first major obstacle: the Grumeti River crossing.

July to September
Peak Season

July – September

The Mara Crossings
Northern Serengeti

The most famous time to visit. The immense herds risk their lives crossing the crocodile-infested Mara River. Accommodations book up fast; this is prime-time luxury safari.

October
Hidden Gem

October

Elephant Encounters
Tarangire National Park

At the peak of the dry season, the landscape is parched. Wildlife relies entirely on the Tarangire River, creating enormous herds of elephants and guaranteed dense predator sightings.

November to December
Holidays

November – December

The Festive Rains & Reefs
Central Serengeti & Zanzibar

Short bursts of rain clear the dust. The migration journeys south, and the skies are clear. Meanwhile, Zanzibar diving conditions are perfect, and whale sharks arrive in Mafia.

#1
For the Migration River Crossing
July to September
#1
For Climbing Kilimanjaro
Jan-Feb & July-Oct
#1
For Zanzibar Beaches
June to October

Still not sure when to go?

Speak with one of our safari experts. We'll help you pinpoint the exact month and itinerary based on what you want to see.

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