The best time to visit Tanzania is from June to October when the weather is dry and sunny, and the wildlife is abundant and active. You can witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti, where millions of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River in search of fresh grass. You can also explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact and unflooded volcanic caldera in the world and home to the Big 5. For more adventurous experiences, you can climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the roof of Africa, or enjoy the shinning white-sand beaches of Zanzibar with palms swaying lazily in the sea and coral reefs of Zanzibar. Tanzania is truly a must-visit destination for world travellers.

Great Migration months

The Great Migration is an ongoing and year-round phenomenon, but specific months provide a better opportunity to witness its most spectacular moments. The search for water and grazing drives the migration. The best time to observe the meg-herd is during the dry season from July to October, when the wildebeest and zebra migrate northwards, massing on the plains bordering the Mara River. Eventually, they take the plunge through the treacherous crocodile-infested waters, only to face lion, cheetah, and other predators in Kogatende, north of Serengeti National Park. This long journey is what adventurers come to witness. By late September, the herds are starting to move southwards again, back through the dangerous waters as they make their way towards the birthing grounds of the short grass plains in the southern Serengeti. From mid-December to mid-March the herds are once again concentrated and bunched, creating a visually spectacular wildlife experience.