When to Travel To Africa

The best time to visit Tanzania for safaris is during the long dry season, which is from June to October  These are considered the best months for Tours & Safaris, the Great Migration, trekking, and beach holidays on Kenyan Beaches and Zanzibar. Of course, these months are peak safari seasons. They are busy, with lots of guests traveling to different sections of the country for holidays, and hotels, camps, and lodges have high rates available.

If you prefer a more secluded and intimate experience, consider visiting during the short rainy season from the end of October to December or January to April. If possible, you’ll want to avoid visiting during the long rainy season from March to May. The rains are often heavy and sudden, which can result in canceling your safari holidays suddenly. 

The best time for a Tanzania safari will depend on where you want to go and what you want to see. For first-time safari goers, the best time to go to Tanzania is usually during the dry season, as wildlife is easier to track and spot. Whether you’re visiting Tanzania for the first time, understanding the difference between the safari high season vs low season is a great place to start.

The Serengeti National Park contains the exceptional game in high densities year-round, although peak time is during the dry season from June to September. Easy to witness the great wildebeest migration and the wildebeest river crossings in the Nothern region of Serengeti National Park.

Ngorongoro’s dry season (June to October) is usually considered the best time to visit as temperatures are cooler and there is little chance of rain. The lack of rain means that the vegetation is thinner and animals, such as the shy black rhino, are easier to spot. The flip side of unbelievable game viewing in “Africa’s Eden”? Expect more than a few vehicles in the main sections of the crater…