✅ June – October (Dry Season)

• Best for: General wildlife viewing, fewer mosquitoes, easy game spotting.

• Highlights: Animals gather around rivers and waterholes; excellent time for safaris.

• Weather: Warm days (~25°C / 77°F) and chilly mornings/nights.

✅ January – February (Calving Season)

• Best for: Seeing thousands of wildebeest give birth on the southern plains.

• Highlights: Predator action (lions, cheetahs, hyenas) as they follow the herds.

• Weather: Mostly dry, though conditions can be unpredictable.

✅ June – July (River Crossings – Grumeti River)

• Best for: Witnessing the dramatic Great Migration crossings in the Western Corridor.

• Highlights: Wildebeest risk their lives against crocodiles while crossing rivers.

✅ August – September (River Crossings – Mara River)

• Best for: The most spectacular Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti.

• Highlights: Iconic migration scenes with huge wildebeest herds.

✅ March – May (Long Rains)

• Best for: Birdwatching, lush green landscapes, fewer tourists, and lower prices.

• Highlights: Although wildlife is harder to spot, photographers love the vibrant scenery.

• Weather: Heavy rains, cloudy skies, and muddy roads.

👉 Summary:

• For the Great Migration – visit June to September.

• For Calving & predator action – visit January to February.

• For fewer crowds & lower rates – visit March to May.