The best season to visit Tanzania
The best season to visit Tanzania is during the long dry season, which falls from July to October.These are considered the best months for safaris, the Great Migration, trekking, and beach holidays in Zanzibar. Of course, these months are peak travel season
JUNE TO OCTOBER - DRY SEASON
- June and July are the best months to see the wildebeest migration
- August to September is the best time to see the wildebeest river crossings in northern Serengeti
- Animals are easier to spot since they concentrate around waterholes and rivers
- There are fewer mosquitoes because there is little to no rain
- There are fewer mosquitoes because there is little to no rain
- Mornings and nights get cold; it’s recommended to bring warm clothing
Best Time to Go to Tanzania by Major Park
The Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater offer good wildlife viewing throughout the year. June and July are the best months for seeing the migration, and February is the best month for the wildebeest calving. The dry months offer good wildlife viewing throughout Tanzania. Tarangire and the southern and western circuit parks (including Katavi, Nyerere and Ruaha) are best visited in the Dry season, from June to October.
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serengeti National Park
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Lake Manyara National Park
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