Tanzania
Season (Kiangazi): June–October
Weather
• Warm, sunny days (20–30 °C); cool nights in highlands
• Best wildlife concentration, crystal-clear skies
• Short Rains (Vuli): November–December
• Light, unpredictable showers
Short Dry: January–February
• Warm, mostly dry; prime for calving season in southern Serengeti
Long Rains (Masika): March–May
• Heaviest rainfall; lush landscapes, fewer tourists
Activities
Great Migration – Calving Season: January – March
Southern Serengeti full of new-borns and predators
Serengeti Game Drives: Jun–Oct, Jan–Mar
Dry season visibility & calving excitement
Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Viewing: Jun–Sep, Jan–Feb
Vegetation low—animals easier to spot
Tarangire National Park: Jun–Oct
Elephants converge by watering holes
Ruaha & Selous (South): Jun–Oct
Dry season game concentration, walking safari friendly
Mountain Trekking (Kili/Meru): Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb
Clear skies & cool weather make climbs safer
Beach (Zanzibar, Coast): Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb
Dry weather, calm seas
Birdwatching / Green Landscapes: Mar–May, Nov–Dec
Migratory birds and vibrant scene