When To Visit Tanzania
Dry Season (High Season): June to October
The best overall time to visit Tanzania is during the dry season which starts from June to October. This is the ideal period. Travelers will experience:
- Perfect weather for safari adventure: sunny, dry and comfortable
- Best wildlife viewing of large herds of animals gathering around water sources
- The Greatest wildlife migration in Africa, with epic Grumeti River crossing and the peak Mara River crossings in northern Serengeti
- Clear skies with low humidity which make you feel at ease with the tropical weather
- Outstanding safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara
- Excellent time for Mount Kilimanjaro trekking for the dry weather and clear view. Trekking Kilimanjaro can also be made between January-March, whereby the temperatures are warmer but with a chance of some rain
- Wonderful and cool beach weather in Zanzibar during this period
Wet Season (Low Season): November to December and March to May
You can also make your safari and beach tours to Tanzania during the rainy season from November to December and March to May. The weather is warm, mostly overcast with periods of sunshine. Vegetation is green, with lively birdlife. It is a great period for beaches and diving too.