Best time to visit Tanzania

Most of Tanzania experiences a short dry season, preceding the heavier rains that start in March, with relatively high year round temperatures, expect a handful of rainy afternoons in this month

Game viewing is particularly good in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater areas during the birthing season, offering high predator activities and excitement

Tarangire and Ruaha are green and in bloom with migratory birds present in full breeding colours

A great time to explore the coral reefs and exotic fish, with a water clarity of 25 meters or more in Zanzibar

During this time of year lodge selection is important in Tanzania, if you want to avoid the crowds

Insect numbers have increased, be sure to have your repellent at the ready

This is the short dry season that precedes the heavy rains starting in March, with relatively high year round temperatures, expect a handful of rainy afternoons in this month

The perfect time to go and view the newborns, as well as the predators that hunt them

The very high sunshine hours, provide great photographic conditions across Tanzania

The migratory birds have returned in full breeding plumage, providing exceptional birding in Ruaha and the Tarangire

A great time for exploring the coral reefs and exotic fish of Zanzibar with a water clarity of 25 meters or more

There are more insects during the wet season, so have your repellent at the ready

The arrival of the longer wet season, temperatures are still hot with humidity potential playing a factor in daytime comfort

During the 'Emerald season', plants are in bloom, vegetation is thick and grasses can be long, making wildlife a little more difficult to spot

Game viewing in the ngorongoro crater and central areas of the Serengeti are good year round with high game densities

Birding is particularly good in Ruaha and Tarangire during March

There are more insects present during the wet season, so have your repellent at the ready

April is the wettest month of the year, with relatively hot daytime temperatures, expect rainfall on more than half the days of this month

The Great Migration is best observed across the Seronera region in the central Serengeti

Cheetah and lion activities are high with a bounty of young animals in the southern plains of the Serengeti

The best time to visit the Ngorongoro Crater, if you don't mind the rain, with low tourist traffic leading to more intimate sightings

Be aware, many accommodations close down in Ruaha and the Tarangire during this month, more to have a break than lack of desirability

The end of the wet season, temperatures are still hot with humidity dropping over the course of the month

The rutting season (breeding season) in the Serengeti, sees testosterone levels climb, with the bulls, rams and stallions competing for the attentions of the opposite sex

As water sources dwindle, wildlife densities increase in both the Ruaha and Tarangire conservation areas

In our opinion the best time to visit the Ngorongoro Crater, there is an afternoon shower or two but the low tourist traffic and more intimate sightings more than make up for this

If you are looking for ideal photographic conditions, it is important to note that cloud cover can be prevalent at this time of year affecting the quality of light

The official start of the dry season, with consistently warm temperatures and occasional rains in the afternoons

Experience the rutting season (breeding season) in the Serengeti, testosterone levels climb, with the bulls, rams and stallions competing for the attentions of the females

Game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater is always good with incredible game densities year round

Best time of year to see the wild dogs of Ruaha, this is their denning period, meaning pups are a possibility

The ideal time of year for a walking safari and fly-camping in Tarangire, if you are feeling a little more adventurous

Include a warm jacket in your packing list, as morning game drive can get quite chilly

The dry season is in full swing, enjoying low humidity and hot days, rain is rare and usually takes the form of brief afternoon downpours

The animals bunch in the Serengeti's Western Corridor, before instinct drives them to cross the crocodile laden Grumeti River, which can vary in flow, depending on the seaonal rains

The best time for general wildlife viewing, vegetation thins and animals remain close to the available water sources

Ngorongoro experiences quality game viewing but visitor traffic is high during peak season, causing sightings to be crowded at times

Best time of the year to see the wild dogs of Ruaha, this is their denning period, meaning pups are a possibility

The best time to visit Zanzibar in search of clear blue skies and white sandy beaches

Include a warm jacket in your packing list as morning game drive can get quite chilly

The ideal time to visit Tanzania, with consistently hot temperatures and little to no rain, usually in the form of sporadic afternoon drizzle

The best chance of witnessing a Mara River crossing, with a million animals heading north, this is the peak of the Serengeti's migration spectacle

Game viewing should be exceptional in the Tarangire, with the River drawing in wildlife from the surrounding areas

Best time of the year to see the wild dogs in Ruaha, this is their denning period, meaning pups are a possibility

The best time to visit Zanzibar in search of clear blue skies and white sandy beaches

Include a warm jacket in your packing list as morning game drive can get quite chilly

The ideal time to visit Tanzania, with consistently hot temperatures and little to no rain, usually in the form of sporadic afternoon drizzle

The best chance of witnessing a Mara River crossing, with a million animals heading north, this is the peak of the Serengeti migration spectacle

The perfect conditions for walking safari and fly-camping in the Tarangire, for those feeling a little more adventurous

Photographic conditions are good with the air being relatively thin and still, sunrises and sunsets being particularly good

If you are looking to escape the peak season crowds, head to Ruaha National Park for an intimate safari

The best time to visit Zanzibar in search of clear blue skies and white sandy beaches

A great time to visit Tanzania, temperatures are relatively hot with little chance of rain and very few mosquitoes

The Serengeti's Great Migration is best observed in the Mara region in the Northern Serengeti

Vegetation is dry and thin, the herds are tired and weak and the predators take advantage of these ideal hunting conditions

The lack of rain can lead to a lot of dust in the air, providing wonderful sunsets but difficult photographic conditions

The ideal month for beach lounging and diving in Zanzibar, with water clarity of 25 meters or more

Temperatures are hot, with the fall of the first rains following the dry season, usually in the form of irregular afternoon showers and even electrical storms

Animals begin to spread out with less competition for the permanent water sources except in the Ngorongoro Crater region, where game densities are good year round

The drop in humidity, lack of dust and high hours of sunlight make for great photographic conditions

The migratory birds begin to return as the park transforms with new greenery ushering in a time of plenty

A great time to explore Zanzibar's coral reefs and exotic fish with water clarity of 25 meters or more

Temperatures are hot, with occasional afternoon showers and electrical storms providing a moment of solace from the afternoon heat

A good time to enjoy the high numbers of year-round game present in the Seronera region of the central Serengeti

Clear blue skies with the exception of the odd late afternoon electrical storm, providing great photographic conditions

Ruaha and Tarangire enjoy the return of migratory birds in full breeding plumage, providing some of the best birding in Tanzania

Bring along some insect repellent as mosquito numbers increase with the arrival of the rains