📅 Best Time to Visit Tanzania: A Quick Guide for Safari & Beach Lovers

Tanzania is a year-round destination, but the best time to visit depends on what you want to experience—safari adventures, the Great Migration, or relaxing on Zanzibar’s beaches. Here’s a quick breakdown:

🦁 For Safari & Wildlife Viewing

Best Months: June to October

This is Tanzania’s dry season, when animals gather around water sources and the bush is less dense—making wildlife easier to spot. It’s ideal for visiting the Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater.

 🗓 Bonus: From July to September, witness the Great Migration river crossings in the northern Serengeti.

🐘 For Fewer Crowds & Lush Scenery

Best Months: November to March

Short rains bring green landscapes and fewer tourists. Wildlife is still active, especially in Tarangire and the southern Serengeti. This is also calving season in the Serengeti (Jan–March)—a great time to see baby animals and predator action.

🌴 For Zanzibar Beach Holidays

Best Months: June to October and December to March

These months offer warm, sunny weather and calm seas—perfect for beach relaxation, snorkeling, and diving.

🌧 When to Avoid (If You Can)

April & May – The long rains arrive, making roads muddy and some lodges close. It’s quieter and cheaper, but best suited for adventurous travelers.

In Summary

Best overall: June to October

For the Great Migration: July–September (river crossings) or Jan–March (calving)

For beach lovers: June–October, Dec–March

📌 Need help planning around the seasons? We’ll match you with the perfect time for your dream safari or Zanzibar escape.