Planning & Inspiration
When to Go
An often-asked question When is the Best Time to Safari? And the quick but accurate answer is: Now.
East Africa don’t experience dramatic seasonal differences. We safari year-round because the best time to safari is when you have the time to realize a travel dream, because the wet and the drier times of year each have their own inimitable African charms.
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JAN
January
Fairly dry and hot. It is the calving season on the Ndutu Plains (Ndutu is a corner of grassland and woodland in northern Tanzania, contiguous with Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park), so visiting in January, especially towards the end of the month, is a great time to see wildebeest abound.FEB
February
Temperatures continue rising, and the migration is still on the Ndutu Plains (Ndutu is a corner of grassland and woodland in northern Tanzania, contiguous with Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park).February is one of the optimal months for trekking Kilimanjaro, Safaris and for visiting Zanzibar for a beach holiday.MAR
March
As the migration begins to head west toward the Grumeti River, temperatures are still very warm. The beginning of the month is still great for trekking, safaris, and the beach. However, towards the end of the month, there is a greater chance of rain arriving as the rainy season approaches in Tanzania.
APR
April
In April, the long rainy season is in full swing. Travelling in this period is not very advised, as torrential rains can affect planned excursions. However in this season, on Photo Safaris you get spectacular photos and it is one of the favorite times for this type of Safaris.MAY
May
In May, the long rainy season is in full swing. Travelling in this period is not very advised, as torrential rains can affect planned excursions. However in this season, on Photo Safaris you get spectacular photos and it is one of the favorite times for this type of Safaris.JUN
June
Towards the beginning of June, the long rainy season ends and Tanzania is blanketed by verdant vegetation and is a great time for bird-watching. By the end of the month, the savannah generally becomes drier and locating wildlife becomes easier.The migration begins heading north from Grumeti River in June.JUL
July
July is the start of the peak season for travelling to Tanzania. The migration is heading towards Kenya and elephants are gathering at Tarangire National Park. July is also a good time to visit Zanzibar, as it is a bit cooler than the December to March period, but still dry. Nights, evenings and mornings can also be cooler on the mainland, so some warmer clothes should be taken for early morning safari drives and sundowners in the bush.AUG
August
Dry and cool, August is a great time to visit Tanzania. Wildlife starts searching for water sources, making their movements predictable for guides, and giving you a greater chance of seeing the most famous animals of Africa. Flamingos also arrive in high numbers at Lake Natron, where they can find food and shelter. Diving enthusiasts are happiest in August to September, when the water is especially clear. Turtles also hatch on the Indian Ocean islands.SEP
September
The last month of the peak season. The migratory herds of wildebeest and Zebra are spread out across the Serengeti. Watching herds of wildebeest frantically swim across the crocodile-infested waters can be very exciting; there are often scenes of great fear and chaos, reminding travelers of the vicious circle of life on the African Plains. Also Zanzibar it´s good this month.OCT
October
Although it is not peak season anymore, October is still quite dry and a good tim.e for trekking, safari or enjoying Tanzania beaches
NOV
November
November is the start of the short rainy season. November and early December are both part of the low season, Starting from November to March, whale sharks can also be seen on the shores of Zanzibar and Mafia.DEC
December
Towards the middle of December, the short wet season is ending. It’s a great month for visiting Zanzibar as the temperatures are slowly rising. The days around Christmas can be quite busy, so booking ahead is advised.The best time to go on a Tanzania Safari depends entirely on what you want to see and experience...
- The major national parks like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire deliver superb year-round game viewing, but visitor numbers peak from about June to October.
- The best time to visit Tanzania if you want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is between July and October, or January and March.
- If it’s a tropical beach holiday that you’re after, the best time to visit Tanzania's coast, Zanzibar and other islands is between June and March. If you want to take your chances during the long rains (April to May), you could have a week of sunshine or a week of rain – but you’ll get low season rates.
When to see the Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti
| Event | Approximate Time |
|---|---|
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Calving of Birthing Season |
January to March
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Intense Big Cat Action |
January to March |
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Rutting (a period of sexual excitement, reproductive activity and mating battles between males) |
January to March |
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Grumeti River Crossings |
May to July |
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Mara River Crossings |
July to September |
Note: the above are approximate dates only. The Wildebeest Migration is a year-round, circular journey and the river crossings cannot be predicted, although they generally occur between May and September. Sometimes the herds stay put for two weeks, other times they could cross four times in one day! You can take a look at our detailed Wildebeest Migration guide for more information about this natural spectacle.
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Mariama W
2024-11-08
Thank you Time for African Adventures for an amazing time in Zanzibar 💛
We just returned from an incredible 8-day trip to Zanzibar, and I can’t recommend Time for African Adventures enough! From the moment I reached out to plan our excursions, Rui, the Director, who was with us every step of the way, assisting with planning our trip was professional, responsive, and attentive to every detail. I had planned out an itinerary for our group, and Time for African Adventures executed it to absolute perfection. Our guide, Issa, was outstanding—he quickly became part of our group and made sure we were well taken care of at every moment. No request was too much, and he genuinely made our experience unforgettable. If you're considering a trip to Tanzania, this is the company to go with for reliable, friendly, and professional service. Highly recommended!
Maleeka A
2024-11-05
Adventure and Memories and most importantly Passion
From the very beginning, their team was professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful. They customized our itinerary perfectly to suit our needs and preferences Our Guide Issa was fantastic—knowledgeable, fun, and passionate! If you're looking for an unforgettable, stress-free adventure, look no further than Time for African Adventures Team . I’m already referencing this company and our tour guide ! super grateful for the experience!
Joao P
2024-09-14
5 stars but could be 10!!!
What an amazing Safari we had with guide Dennis! Cant ask for a better guide! A very professional and nice person! Thank you for all
Manuel Martins
2024-09-09
Memorable August
August was memorable, and a big reason for that was the team "Time for African Adventures." We planned to have a vacation in Zanzibar and decided to include a couple of days of safari. They not only suggested the right parks to visit in the short time slot available—Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro—but were also super patient and supportive, providing insights about hotels in Zanzibar and arranging amazing accommodations near the parks so we could enjoy and get the best of our safari days.However, the best was still to come. Our guide, Jomah (whom we kindly called Joaquim in Portuguese), was amazing and made wise decisions, especially in Ngorongoro, so we could see the allmost all big five (we missed the leopard). And what nice reason go back to Tanzania in near future :)Amazing feelings and unique moments...
Ricardo C
2024-09-03
One experience for a life time, must repeat it as soon as possible
It was a spetecular experience since the day one.Serengeti is by itself a experience of a life time, Ngorogoro Crater , Tarangire, Manyara all have is charm and it's a must do.Our guide was a top top guide, he have a lots of experience handling with kids, at least mine love him 😁Asante Sana for the lovely experience Time for African Adventures and specially our guide that was 5 stars and with a lot of knowledge about the jungle and savanna
Jose B
2024-09-01
A GREAT ADVENTURE!
Awesome time with lots of wildlife. TfAA is the place to contact if you want to have a great adventure in Africa. Great team very well organize, we can not be more satisfied.
Bárbara
2024-08-26
5 stars ⭐️
My family and I had a really good time!! Both Isack and Yusuph were really friendly and provide us a really entertaining 3 days during both the safaris and all the drives in between. I would definitely recommend 🙂
lucasjorge69
2024-08-26
Safari Tanzania
We did two safaris, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, everything was 5 star, the guides were fantastic, nothing that was hired was less than what was expected. The entire experience was fantastic.
Beatriz O
2024-08-23
Amazing experience
It was a memorable experience.Our guides Isack Zacharia and Yusuph Girobat were super friendly and during the trip they gave us a lot off information. They took us to incredible places where we saw many animals. It was an unforgettable experience and Times for African Adventures was an excellent choice.I highly recommend
Lina M
2024-08-23
AMAZING TRIP! Our guide, Denis, was very friendly. An excelent guide!
It was a fantastic experience. For the second time I came with friends and family. Amazing ! I do recomend this itinerary, company and our guide!
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