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Best Time To Visit
Best Time To Visit Tanzania
Tanzania is a year-round attraction and we offer safaris accordingly – all year round! We strive to offer you exactly the holiday experience that you are looking for whether you want to explore the wilderness in search of wildlife, climb mountains or simply relax on the beach.
As Tanzania is situated just south of the equator, the climate is relatively consistent and daytime temperatures average between 25 – 30 °C. Generally, the dry season from June to October is the best time to visit any area in Tanzania.
Tanzania has two rainy seasons, the first starts from April and ends in May, with the second rainy season in November to December.
Best Time For Wildlife Viewing
Your wildlife safari in both the Northern and Southern Parks in Tanzania will be best enjoyed during the dry season from June to October. The drier weather means that vegetation is less dense, making it easier to spot animals. Wildlife also congregates around sources of water making for exciting interaction and excellent game viewing. Even though these are the better months for game viewing, remember Tanzania’s wildlife is abundant all year round.
Best Time To See the Great Migration
This year-round phenomenon is dictated by rainfall, which sees the herds moving in constant clockwise motion throughout the Serengeti and Masai Mara.The following information will give you a better idea of where and when to see the migration:
- December to beginning of April – Herds are found in the Southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation area (forms part of the Serengeti/Mara eco-system). The Calving Season from January to March showcases unforgettable scenes of thousands of wildebeest calves joining the already massive herds.
- April to May – Typically presents the first signs of millions of wildebeest beginning their journey across the central plains of the Serengeti. You can expect rain showers during this period, but they are usually short and intense but certainly don’t last for hours.
- June to July – Experience the Great Migration in the mid- and western parts of the Serengeti.
- July to October – The migration moves to the northern section of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara (in Kenya). You might be lucky enough to see herds crossing the Mara river.
Best Time For Birding Safari
Tanzania is one of Africa’s best birding destinations. It has the most bird species in Africa – over 1,100, of which over 800 species are resident and nearly 200 are regular migrants. There are 24 species endemic to Tanzania and a further 52 near-endemic species, restricted to Tanzania and its neighbouring countries. The best time for birding is during or just after the short rains from December to April. During this time the migratory birds move through different areas of the country and the scenery is lush and green, making it a birders paradise.
Best Time For Climbing Kilimanjaro
It is essential to understand that the weather on Kilimanjaro is as changeable and unpredictable as mountain weather all over the world can be. The best climbing seasons are from December to March and June to October. The only real recommendation to climbers is to avoid the long rainy season between April and May as the mountain becomes slippery and treacherous. The average day temperature on the lower slopes is around 30°C, while temperatures can range from 5 to 15°C at 3000m in altitude during daytime. Night-time temperatures on the mountain can be well below freezing, even at your first campsite.
