Tanzania can be visited all year. The long dry season from June to October brings excellent game viewing as animals gather around rivers and waterholes, and is the best time for the southern and western parks such as Nyerere, Ruaha and Katavi.
From January to March the Great Migration calves around Ndutu in the southern Serengeti. The long rains of April and May turn the landscapes green, with fewer visitors, while the short rains of November and December are usually brief showers.
Wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move in a year-round loop through the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem in search of grass and water — and predators follow close behind.
Ndutu & Southern Serengeti
The fertile short-grass plains turn into calving grounds and predators are seen hunting the new-born calves.
Central Serengeti
As the long rains fall, the herds begin moving north-west in long columns through green landscapes.
Grumeti River
The herds gather in the west and face their first river crossings.
Northern Serengeti
The famous crossings of the Mara River — dramatic and unpredictable.
Eastern Serengeti
With the short rains the herds move back south towards the calving plains.
Tips for a migration safari
Our itineraries include airport pick-ups and drop-offs before and after the trip, park entrance fees and game drives, accommodation in camps and lodges, an English-speaking driver-guide (French, German, Spanish, Italian or Japanese guides on request), picnic lunch boxes and drinking water, and a 4x4 vehicle with six seats and a roof hatch for game viewing.
Optional activities that are not outlined in the itinerary, international flights, visas and travel insurance, and tips.
The price may vary depending on the season and the number of people. Tell us your dates and group size and we will send you a personal quote — with no middlemen.
Tanzania is a year-round destination. June to October is the long dry season with excellent game viewing. From January to March the Great Migration calves around Ndutu in the southern Serengeti. April and May bring the long rains, green landscapes and fewer visitors.
Yes. Our 11-day Migration Experience and 12-day Premium Luxury safari spend several days around Ndutu and the Serengeti, following the migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle depending on its location.
The northern circuit — Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara — is Tanzania’s most famous safari region. The southern circuit — Nyerere, Ruaha, Mikumi and Udzungwa — is wilder and less crowded, with boat safaris, walking safaris and hiking. Our 16-day safaris combine both.
Yes. Several of our southern itineraries end in Dar es Salaam, from where you can fly to Zanzibar. We are happy to add a beach stay to any safari.
Of course. Our tour packages are a starting point — we can add or remove days, change lodges or combine parks to suit you.
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