Best Time to Visit Tanzania
A complete month-by-month guide to help you choose the perfect time.
Month-by-Month Guide
| Month | Season | Safari | Migration | Kilimanjaro | Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Green | Good | Calving Season | Good | Good |
| Feb | Green | Good | Calving Season | Good | Excellent |
| Mar | Green | Good | Calving Season | Good | Good |
| Apr | Long Rains | Low | Moving North | Not Recommended | Low |
| May | Long Rains | Low | Moving North | Not Recommended | Low |
| Jun | Dry | Excellent | Grumeti Crossings | Excellent | Excellent |
| Jul | Dry | Excellent | Mara Crossings | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aug | Dry | Excellent | Mara Crossings | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sep | Dry | Excellent | Mara Crossings | Excellent | Excellent |
| Oct | Dry | Excellent | Return Migration | Good | Good |
| Nov | Short Rains | Good | Return Migration | Good | Good |
| Dec | Short Rains | Good | Arriving South | Good | Excellent |
Calving season in southern Serengeti. Warm and green.
Peak calving. Predator action. Great beach weather.
End of calving. Rains begin late month.
Heavy rains. Some lodges close. Great deals.
Rains continue. Lush landscapes. Few tourists.
Dry season begins. Wildlife concentrates. Peak season.
Peak safari season. River crossings begin. Cool weather.
Peak season. Best migration viewing. Book early.
Excellent wildlife. Dry and dusty. Great weather.
End of dry season. Herds moving south. Warming up.
Short rains. Fresh green growth. Fewer tourists.
Short rains end. Herds arriving in south. Festive season.
Best for Safari
June to October — dry season, wildlife concentrates around water sources.
Best for Kilimanjaro
January to March and June to October — clear skies and good conditions.
Best for Zanzibar
June to October and December to February — dry and warm.
Tell us how you want to travel. We will plan the rest.
A Wild Host specialist in Arusha replies with a written itinerary and quotation.