Best Time to Visit Tanzania

June to October: dry season

Dry weather, thin vegetation and animals gathered around rivers make this the easiest time for game viewing. The Great Migration crosses the Mara River in the northern Serengeti from about July to October. It is also the busiest and most expensive season.

November to December: short rains

Short afternoon showers turn the parks green again. The herds move south through the Serengeti, prices drop and the parks are quieter.

January to March: calving season

Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born on the southern Serengeti plains around Ndutu, which attracts lion, cheetah and hyena. Weather is generally warm with occasional showers — a very good time for both safari and Zanzibar.

April and May: long rains

Heavier rain falls, some lodges close and a few roads become difficult. In return you get lush scenery, very few visitors and our lowest prices.

Zanzibar

Zanzibar is best from June to October and from December to February. April and May bring the heaviest rain.