Best Time to Visit
Tanzania
Discover the Ideal Season for Your
Tanzania Adventure
Tanzania offers incredible experiences year-round, but the best time to visit Tanzania depends on your interests and what you want to experience, as the country offers incredible wildlife safaris, cultural experiences and beach holidays! Here’s a breakdown of the best time to visit Tanzania:
Wildlife Safaris
The dry season (June-October) is ideal. Expect clear skies, little to no rain and animals gathered around water sources (waterholes and rivers) making for easy viewing. Popular parks would be Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Selous.
The Great Wildbeest Migration
Timing is crucial! Witness calving season (Jan-March) in the south for Calving season, or river crossings (June-October) further north. For dedicated migration viewing, consult with our travel experts to track the herds’ location. You can also view a full calendar on our experiences page.
Grumeti River Crossings (Western Serengeti): May to June.
Mara River Crossings (Northern Serengeti): July to October.
Calving Season (Southern Serengeti): January to March
Birding Paradise
The short rains (December-March) attract diverse birdlife and offer lush scenery. November-April has migratory birds from Europe and Asia join the resident species, and many birds are in their vibrant breeding plumage.
Zanzibar Beaches
Enjoy ideal conditions June-November (drier), or December-January (warmer with less predictable rain). Warm waters and sunshine prevail year-round. Dry, sunny weather perfect for enjoying Zanzibar’s pristine beaches and turquoise waters.
Mount Kilimanjaro
While climbs are possible year-round, July-October is considered best. Be prepared for freezing temperatures at higher altitudes.
Beyond the Best time to visit Tanzania
Tanzania is rewarding any time! Consider shoulder seasons (April-May, November) for fewer crowds and potentially lower prices. There is lush landscapes and vibrant bird life.
We also recommend calving season from January-March. There is plenty of wildlife activity.
The best time to visit Tanzania is from June to October for wildlife safaris and the Great Migration.
