October - December

The month of October is the arrival of the first rains in Tanzania when thunderclouds begin to build. This is the best time of year to travel to the Mahale Mountains National Park for chimpanzee encounters. Lake Tanganyika is at its warmest at this time, and climbing the mighty Mount Meru is perfect during this time and a great time to visit the Arusha National Park. By this time of year, The Great Migration has reached Kenya yet the game viewing in central Serengeti is still very good, and the southern national parks are very rewarding to visit this time of year.

In the month of November safaris in Tanzania are very underrated, there is rain at this time of year however usually in the form of periodic afternoon thunderstorms. Tanzania’s northern national parks are generally a great place to view game year-round, and this time of year can be great for exploring some off-the-beaten-track destinations in the country. This can be a great time to take advantage of the low seasonal rates, making it a popular time of year to travel. The migrating herds are starting to travel south at this time from Kenya, and herds can be seen crossing north of the Serengeti.

December can be a quiet time in the country, this month falls in the middle of the ‘short rains’, and crowds and activities start to build over the two weeks of Christmas and New Year. This is by far the perfect month for birdwatching when migratory birds start to arrive, especially in teh Nyerere, and Tarangire National Parks. This is the time when The Great Migration has returned to the short grass plains of the southern Serengeti, making it the perfect time to visit for a Serengeti Safari in Tanzania. This is a time to witness the herds feasting in preparation to give birth to their calves and bring new life on their year-round circular journey. The heat and humidity begin to build in December and the festive season can be very busy, meaning visitors planning to visit this time of year should make reservations and plans in advance.