Dry season: June to October
This is the classic safari window. Vegetation thins, water sources shrink and wildlife concentrates along rivers and waterholes, which makes game viewing consistently excellent across Tarangire, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
It is also the busiest and most expensive period, so lodges and camps should be secured well in advance.
Green season: November to May
Short rains arrive around November, and longer rains fall roughly from late March into May. Landscapes turn green, birdlife is spectacular and rates are generally lower.
January to March is outstanding in the southern Serengeti, when wildebeest gather to calve and predator activity peaks.
Choosing your month
For river crossings, aim for roughly July to September. For calving, plan around February. For fewer vehicles with strong game viewing, consider June or late October.
Tell us your travel dates and we will recommend the parks and sectors that suit them best.
