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When To Visit Tanzania

When To Visit Tanzania

The question; "When is the best time to go to Tanzania", is a tough one to answer as the variables of travelling around Tanzania are complex. In the list below we have the "best months for travel in Tanzania", but please bear in mind that these are peak season and rates are at their highest over those months.

We find that it is best to establish one's interests, budget, expectations and wishes before suggesting Tanzania safari options. Just because one travels out of peak season does not mean that the wildlife and birdlife have vanished, good to excellent sightings can still be had.

  • Best months for Serengeti Migration; June to October
  • Best months for Serengeti Wildebeest calving; January and February
  • Best months for Wildlife; June to October
  • Best months for birding; Year-round, although summer sees migratory birds moving in
  • Best months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro; August to October and January to March
  • Best months for visiting Tanzania's beaches; August, September and October

As a side note with regards to the Serengeti migration, being in the right place at the right time is not easy to predict ahead of time. Quite often, the only option is to choose a date that best suits and hope for the best during your stay.

We have tried our best to be as accurate as possible with the below graphs, but as always, take weather averages with a pinch of salt these days as weather patterns seem to be all over the place.

Tanzania Weather Charts

 

Serengeti Average Temperature Chart

Serengeti Average Temperature Chart

 

Ngorongoro Average Temperature Chart

Ngorongoro Average Temperature Chart

 

Arusha Average Temperature Chart

Arusha Average Temperature Chart

 

Arusha Average Rainfall (mm)

Arusha Average Rainfall (mm)

 

Dar es Salaam Average Temperature Chart

Dar es Salaam Average Temperature Chart

 

Dar es Salaam Average Rainfall (mm)

Dar es Salaam Average Rainfall (mm)

 

Dar es Salaam Average Sea Temperature Chart

Dar es Salaam Average Sea Temperature Chart

 

Zanzibar Average Temperature Chart

Zanzibar Average Temperature Chart

 

Zanzibar Average Rainfall (mm)

Zanzibar Average Rainfall (mm)

 

Zanzibar Average Sea Temperature Chart

Zanzibar Average Sea Temperature Chart

 

Dodoma Average Temperature Chart

Dodoma Average Temperature Chart

 

Dodoma Average Rainfall (mm)

Dodoma Average Rainfall (mm)

 

Mwanza Average Temperature Chart

Mwanza Average Temperature Chart

 

Mwanza Average Rainfall (mm)

Mwanza Average Rainfall (mm)

 

Tanzania Lodge Map
Tanzania Travel Topics
  • 100 Years Anniversary of WW1 in Africa

    100 Years Anniversary of WW1 in Africa

    In 2014, most of Europe, the UK, North America and the majority of the former British colonies and territories will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.

    These commemorations will be times of reflection, of memory and certainly not of celebration.

    100 Years Anniversary of WW1 in Africa
  • Top 5 restaurants in Zanzibar

    Top 5 restaurants in Zanzibar

    The island of Zanzibar is one of those wonderfully exotic names which conjures up mystery, spices and tropical heat.

    It is all those things and more. In 2013, it is likely to be your beach destination of choice if you have been on safari in mainland Tanzania or even Kenya.

    Top 5 restaurants in Zanzibar
  • Tanzania: A New Species is Discovered!

    Tanzania: A New Species is Discovered!

    The new addition to the sengi family was first spotted in 2005 when Francesco Rovero of the Trento Museum of Natural Sciences in Italy set up motion-sensing cameras in the forests of Tanzania's the Eastern Arc Mountains.

    A photograph appeared of a creature with a long snout that no one could identify.

    Tanzania: A New Species is Discovered!
  • Castaway: African Island Escapes

    Castaway: African Island Escapes

    It is no surprise that Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe is one of the most widely published books in history. Island life has occupied the daydreams of young and old since it was first released in 1719...

    Castaway: African Island Escapes
  • Celebrating David Livingstone In Tanzania

    Celebrating David Livingstone In Tanzania

    Some of the most iconic moments in the legend and real history of David Livingstone's explorations emanate from Tanzania.

    The reporter and explorer HM Stanley famously met Livingstone at Ujiji on Lake Tanganyika with the reputed words of "Dr Livingstone I presume."

    Celebrating David Livingstone In Tanzania
  • 10 Best Lodges in Tanzania

    10 Best Lodges in Tanzania

    Looking for the best places to stay in Tanzania? Look no further! Uyaphi has put together a list of our 10 best lodges in the country, perfect for any traveller.

    From Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks to Selous Game Reserve and beyond, we’ve got you covered. So book now and enjoy an unforgettable African safari!

    10 Best Lodges in Tanzania
  • What is the best time for a safari in Tanzania?

    What is the best time for a safari in Tanzania?

    Discover the best time for a safari in Tanzania! Our guide will help you plan your trip for an incredible wildlife experience during the right season.

    Explore stunning landscapes and see some of the most fantastic wildlife and birdlife on earth!

    What is the best time for a safari in Tanzania?
  • The Ultimate Tanzania Bucket List

    The ultimate Tanzania bucket list

    Are you planning a trip to Tanzania? You're in for an incredible adventure! Our ultimate bucket list will take you to some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places in the country.

    Trek to Mount Kilimanjaro, tour Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, and explore the Zanzibar Archipelago – just to name a few highlights. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your dream vacation today!

    The Ultimate Tanzania Bucket List

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