Best Time to Visit Tanzania and Zanzibar

How to travel to Tanzania? Tanzania Mainland, Serengeti Park and Zanzibar

Best time to visit Tanzania and Zanzibar – Tanzania is one of the top safari destinations in the world for those in the love of wildlife sighting/game viewing. Planning a safari to Tanzania is however made more magical by the availability of relevant information about the countries countless attraction and the best time to visit. Kabira safaris is a genuine locally based Tour and Travel company that will help you plan your trip by availing all the necessary information.

When planning a visit to Tanzania, the weather is an important factor to consider before you set out for your trip to the amazing country. Tanzania is challenging to apply universal rule because of the large and geographical diversity of the country, but there are basic weather patterns that give a general idea of what you can expect at any given time of year.

The country has got two rainy seasons—a long one that usually occurs between March and May and a shorter one that takes place in November and December. The most pleasant time of year is the long dry season (June to October) when the weather is generally clear and sunny. However, Temperatures in Tanzania vary greatly depending on elevation and the weather usually remains warm even in winter in the coastal areas.

Tanzania is naturally endowed with abundant attractions which include the country’s large wild animal population of approximately 4 million wild animals, 1,000 different species of birdlife, Highland mountains, vast lushes of savanna, and all other forms of flora, lakes, and rivers. The country hosts the Great Wildebeest Migration, the second largest terrestrial mammal that has ever occurred on this planet, what an amazing and dramatic phenomenon.

A client’s Tanzania Safari of A Lifetime (Serengeti Tanzania)

Visiting Tanzania is possible at any time of the year, however, depending on what you dream to see, there are different months of the year that offer a great experience of various attractions in the country.

– The Great Migration is an annual expedition where over 1.5 million wildebeest, thousands of zebra and hundreds of thousands of gazelles mark their legendary journey embarked on circular movement that is approximately 1,800 miles in the long round trek of the drier lands in Tanzania. The Great Migration in the Serengeti is the second largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world and is secured as one of the seven natural wonders in Africa. The best time to see the migration in Serengeti will depend on what you exactly wish to witness. The best time to witness the wildebeest calving in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area is between April and May which is usually a rainy season.

If the traveller is interested in witnessing the charismatic event where the mammal grazers try to cross the bloodthirsty river in the north, the Mara River, the best time is between July to December and is usually a dry season, many travellers prefer visiting the country in this periods of the year and the park is usually congested. The migration can, however, be witnessed in all months of the though in most cases there are difficulties in trekking the herds due to high rainfall in this month. Travellers however interested in birding will have to take on the rainy seasons since more birdlife can be spotted during rainy seasons than during the drier seasons. The best time to see wildlife and the Great Migration is during the driest season between June and October since spotting wildlife becomes much easier when the concentrate near the water source and the vegetation is less dense.

– Tanzania offers a great hiking experience in the continent, with the country harboring the highest mountain on the continent, Kilimanjaro, and the highest mountain range in the world, mountain Kenya.

– Kilimanjaro can be climbed all year round, thanks to its proximity to the equator which makes the surrounding weather relatively stable and mild. The two main seasons for climbing, however, are January to March and June to October; the two dry seasons on the mountain. Hiking can also be done in all other mountains in the country but basically during the dry season.

– Exploring Zanzibar during your visit to Tanzania is an excellent way to experience the country’s beaches and culture. The best time to visit the country’s coast and Zanzibar is from June to October when temperatures are warm but not too hot, and you’ll find much dryer conditions during this period. Those in love with the sun will definitely love Zanzibar from December to February when temperatures skyrocket without the humidity.

People also Ask

What is the rainy season in Zanzibar?

Generally, the main rainy season, or the ‘long rains’, lasts during March, April, and May. Afternoon tropical downpours are the norm – which can be heavy on any of the islands

Cleints Enjoying AFRICA’S BEST BEACH (Pemba Island Zanzibar)

What is the best month to visit Tanzania?

The best time to visit Tanzania is from July to October when the country is at its driest. This coincides with the migration river crossings, however, all the parks offer amazing wildlife sightings at this time as the grasses and bush are at their least dense.