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A year-round destination

Best time to visit
Tanzania.

Wildlife runs all year. The right month depends on what you most want to see.

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Serengeti Great Migration
Kilimanjaro 5,895m
Ngorongoro Crater
Zanzibar Indian Ocean
Kenya Masai Mara · Amboseli
Est. 2019 Arusha
Serengeti Great Migration
Kilimanjaro 5,895m
Ngorongoro Crater
Zanzibar Indian Ocean
Kenya Masai Mara · Amboseli
Est. 2019 Arusha
12Months of wildlife
Jun–OctDry / peak season
Jan–MarCalving season
GreenLower rates often
When to go

There is no
single best month.

Parks stay open all year. What changes is landscape, rain, herd location, crowd levels, and price.

Dry season (June–October) brings clearer skies, classic game viewing, and Mara River crossings in the north. It also brings higher rates and busier sightings.

Green season (November–May) is lush, often quieter, and usually better value. January–February is strong for calving and predators in the south. We match timing to your goals, not a fixed “peak only” pitch.

Ask a specialist Plan dates
Month by month

What to
expect.

Peak calving in southern Serengeti and Ndutu. Strong predator action, green scenery, and usually fewer vehicles than July–September. Good for combining with a calm Zanzibar beach stay.
More afternoon storms. Some roads get harder. Wildlife spreads out. Rates drop and solitude rises. Best for guests who accept weather trade-offs for space and value.
Rains ease late May. June opens dry season and often the Western Corridor / Grumeti period. Fewer crowds than peak, solid wildlife, moderate pricing.
Classic Mara River crossing window in the north. Dry plains, reliable viewing, highest demand. Book top camps early. Expect more vehicles at famous sightings.
Crossing season tapering, still strong dry-season game. Crowds and rates ease from August. Short rains may start late month. A strong all-round choice.
Landscapes green again. Excellent birding as migrants arrive. Herds move south. Good value outside Christmas / New Year peaks.
By interest

Best window for
your goal.

River crossings

Jul – Oct

Northern Serengeti. Peak often late July–September. Plan enough nights and book early.

Calving

Jan – Feb

Ndutu / southern plains. Predators active. Usually better value than peak dry season.

Photography

Jul & Feb

Dry-season light or calving drama. Longer stays help either way.

Value

Nov, Mar, May

Greener months, fewer vehicles, and rates often well below peak. Wildlife still strong.

Not sure which month?

Tell us what you
want to see.

We reply within 24 hours with timing that fits crossings, calving, beach add-ons, or budget.

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Phone & WhatsApp +255 755 002 886
Email info@kisangaratours.com
Office Sokoine Road, Arusha
Hours Mon–Sat · 08:00–18:00 EAT
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