BEST TIME TO VISIT TANZANIA

BEST TIME TO VISIT TANZANIA

Like many other travellers you are out to have the best experience on your vacation and great timing does the trick, so you now have this question in your mind “when is the best time to visit Tanzania?” The best time to visit is largely dependent on what you want to visit & how you want your visit to be. All this can be largely influenced by the weather on your time of visit Throughout the year you can visit Tanzania attractions but it is during the dry season (June to October) that is regarded by many as the best time to visit Tanzania

Why June to October is the best time to visit Tanzania?

• -First of all, the skies are clear and most day are sunny (perfect weather for your stay)
• -Secondly, animals are easier to spot as with water shortages the vegetation weakens thus improving visibility of animals who will be concentrated at water sources
• -Furthermore, this period will cover the two highlights of the migration “The Grumeti river crossing” and “The Mara river crossing”
• -Easy mobility, moving around is easier when it is dry unlike rainy season
• -Moreover, it is the perfect time to hike The Kilimanjaro as it’s a favourable weather and more summit chances
• -fewer mosquitoes unlike the rainy season which is favourable condition for mosquitoes
• -easier to do group tours, group activities and greater parties
• -lastly, there is plenty and more options of activities to do on the dry season

Few considerations against this period

Prices are high

Many travellers as it is peak season, if your preference is a quite trip

Very dusty roads

Other favourable times to visit Tanzania

November to march

November

it is expected to be dry, sunny and with less travellers so it is a great time for a visit

little chances for short rains which are expected in December & January

December

the great wildebeest migration herds are back in the Serengeti

weather will be between sunny and short rain showers (to reduce the dust)

scenery starts to get greener & beautiful

small peak season around festival season