Tanzania has two distinct seasons — dry and wet — but the “best” time depends entirely on what you want to see and do. The dry season brings exceptional game viewing and the Serengeti’s famous predator action. The green season offers fewer crowds, lower prices, and a Tanzania that feels truly alive.
Peak Season
Dry Season
June — October
The classic safari season. Thin vegetation, concentrated wildlife at water sources, excellent photography light. Higher lodge prices but unrivalled game viewing. The Serengeti’s wildebeest herds peak in July–August.
Green Season
Wet Season
November — May
Tanzania at its most lush and beautiful. Fewer tourists, significantly lower rates, dramatic skies for photography, and excellent birding. The short rains (Nov–Dec) are brief and rarely disruptive. Calving season (Jan–Feb) in the Serengeti is spectacular.
Month by Month
When to go for what you love
Scan across your travel months to instantly see which experiences are at their best. Green is outstanding — use it to plan.
| Experience | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Viewing | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | – | ~ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Great Migration | Calving | ★ | ~ | ~ | Moving | ★ | ★ | ★ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
| Kilimanjaro | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | – | – | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Zanzibar | ★ | ★ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ✓ | ~ | ★ |
| Birding | ★ | ★ | ★ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| Value / Rates | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | ★ | ★ | ~ | – | – | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
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