July - September

The month of July is the start of peak season in Tanzania, the peak month to visit when safari season is in full swing. This month brings ideal weather conditions along with excellent game drive opportunities. The Great Migration has reached the north of the Serengeti at this time of year, getting ready for its main event; crossing the treacherous waters of the Mara River towards Kenya when elephants start to gather in Tarangire. This is a great time to pair up a Kenya and Tanzania safari when the land is getting drier and spotting wildlife is made easier. The average daily temperatures this time of year are in the 80s F with low humidity.

August is still considered to be a peak season when tourists flock to the northern safari circuit including Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, and Zanzibar. The wildlife viewing during this month is sensational when the herds have already started to cross the Mara River. The Great Migration is still in the north during this peak season and the land has become more parched and the animal's behaviors become more predictable. Ruaha’s dense bush landscape is drying out and spotting game becomes a lot easier.

During the month of September, the crowds start to dissipate in Tanzania, there is less humidity this time of year, and still no rain. The month is popular for hikers who come here to conquer the massive Mount Kilimanjaro. This is also the perfect time to see a high number of elephants at the Tarangire National Park where they can be seen in their masses. This month is also the beginning of the fishing season in Tanzania’s great lake regions.