Timing Guide
Best Time to Visit Tanzania
June-October (dry season) is peak safari time, coinciding with the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti.
Month by month
When to Go
Jan
Good
Feb
Good
Mar
Off-season
Apr
Off-season
May
Off-season
Jun
Best
Jul
Best
Aug
Best
Sep
Best
Oct
Best
Nov
Off-season
Dec
Good
Weather & crowds
What Each Season Actually Feels Like
June-October is dry season, the classic safari window with the best wildlife visibility and the migration in the Serengeti. November brings short rains. March-May brings the long rains — lush scenery but harder game viewing and some camps close.
Pricing
Does Timing Actually Change the Price?
Yes, substantially — peak dry-season safari lodges cost significantly more than the shoulder or rainy-season rates.
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