Best travel time Tanzania
In our view, you can travel to Tanzania all year round
But June through October and December through February are the best months. This is because these are the dry seasons and you will have the best weather during this period. In addition, you will see the most action on the various safaris during this period. In this blog, we will take you through the seasons of Tanzania and show you why the above months are the best travel times for Tanzania.
Vacation seasons Tanzania
You can divide the vacation rush in Tanzania into 3 seasons. The low season, the shoulder season and the high season. These seasons run in parallel with the rainy seasons.
Low Season
In fact, you see that the low season is in the months of April, May and November. These are the months that fall in the short and long rainy seasons. During this period, there are mostly few tourists and hotel prices are a lot lower. Despite the amount of rain that falls during this time, this period also has its advantages. Namely, the country is beautifully green and the temperature is often still manageable.
Shoulder season
The shoulder season includes the slightly busier months. This season includes the months: February, March, June, September and October. These months are also considered the months when you can travel to Tanzania for a slightly cheaper price. In this season, beautiful weather is interspersed with brief rain showers.
High Season
Tanzania’s high season corresponds to the vacation periods in the Netherlands. In fact, the high season takes place in July & August (summer vacations) and in December & January (Christmas vacations). These months are often the most expensive and you will find many other tourists also going on safari. On the other hand, the weather is the best during this period, which is why these months are so popular.
The best travel time for a safari!
From my own experience and the experience of our travelers, June through October emerge as the best travel time for a safari in Tanzania. In June, the long rainy season is just behind us and everything is beautifully green. Temperatures shoot up and the rains disappear. The following months are therefore ideal for a safari in Tanzania.
What season is best for the great migration
The great migration takes place throughout the year and there is no specific season to see it. Many of our travelers do see the two dry periods as the best time to look for the great migration. Here these periods and where the great migration is then:
- From December to March, the great migration is mainly in the southern Serengeti.
- Between July and September, you’ll find the Great Migration returning to the north of the Serengeti. Read more about the great migration here!
Best travel time to spot the big five!
Because the chances of spotting the big five in the Ngorongoro Crater are highest, here we look at the best travel time for the Ngorongoro Crater. Indeed, in our opinion, this is from June through September. The rainy season has just finished so the crater is beautifully green and you’ll see lots of wildlife looking for food. The temperature in the crater is around 19°C and the sun often shines all day. The perfect conditions to see large groups of wildebeest grazing, lion families hunting or encounter huge elephants. You are also more likely during this period to spot the rare black rhino or get your picture taken with one of the shy leopards.
Best travel time Zanzibar
The best travel time for Zanzibar is fairly similar to the best travel time for Tanzania. In fact, many of our travelers choose to spend a few relaxing days on Zanzibar after their safari. The dry periods correspond well and thus the best months to travel to Zanzibar are also: January, February, June, July, August, September and October.
What is the best travel time for your Tanzania vacation
You can base the best travel time for a Tanzania vacation on anything. Ultimately, it will also always depend on personal preferences, budgets, availability and the activities you want to do. We at Paradise & Wilderness are happy to work with you to find the best travel time for your Tanzania vacation! Get in touch!
