Best Time to Visit Tanzania

Tanzania is a year-round destination, but the experience changes with the seasons.

Dry season (June–October)

Vegetation thins and animals gather near water, making game viewing easier. It is the busiest time in the parks.

Short rains (November–December)

Short afternoon showers bring green landscapes and fewer visitors.

Green season (January–March)

Often warm with scattered rain. Calving season in the southern Serengeti usually peaks around February.

Long rains (April–May)

Heavier rain, lower prices and quiet parks. Some camps close.