WHY VISIT TANZANIA

Tanzania is a home to a significant number of the best and greatest National of parks in Africa, the tallest mountain on the mainland, the absolute biggest lakes on the planet, and the ‘best untamed life show on the planet’, it’s a given that Tanzania has everything. With main events like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro and the Great Migration – Offering something beyond normal wonder and astonishing untamed life, Tanzania’s blue-green shaded waters and sluggish sea flows entice guests toward the Afro-Arab islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia. You better have your pencil, list of must-dos and check-boxes prepared!

WHEN TO GO TANZANIA SAFARI

• You can visit Tanzania’s attractions at any time of year, although many people believe that the dry season (June to October) is the finest time to travel there.

JUNE - SEPTEMBER: PEAK SEASON
APRIL – MAY: LOW SEASON
THE GREAT MIGRATION RIVER CLOSSING: JUNE TO SEPTEMBER
GREAT MIGRATION CALVING SEASON DECEMBER TO FEBRUARY

Why is the perfect time to visit Tanzania from June to October?

• The majority of the day is sunny and the sky are clear (perfect weather for your stay)
• Animals are simpler to notice because vegetation becomes less dense when there is a water deficit, making it easier to see animals that are gathered around water sources (see safaris)
• Additionally, this time span will include the two migration high points, “The Grumeti River Crossing” and “The Mara River Crossing” (see more on the migration & its highlights)
• Moving about is simpler while it is dry as opposed to during the rainy season.
• Additionally, it is the ideal time to walk The Kilimanjaro (see packages) as the weather is good, there are more opportunities to summit, and there are fewer mosquitoes than during the rainy season.

Below is a quick chart to help explain the seasons in Tanzania:

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT TANZANIA’S BEACHES

• Tanzania doesn’t have seasons like autumn and winter, but it does have its own weather patterns: dry and rainy seasons.
• The summer dry season begins in June. June weather on the coast of Tanzania is very pleasant. While we use the term ‘summer’ for readers in the northern hemisphere, June – August is actually a cooler time of year in Tanzania (with Dec – Feb having the warmest weather). Tanzania being situated on the equator, ‘cool weather’ is still plenty warm enough for diving, swimming and snorkeling in the Indian Ocean. July and August are another busy time in Tanzania, so it’s a good idea to book hotels as soon as possible.
• The rains return in October or early November. This rainy period is much shorter than the other rainy season and usually only lasts until early December. While they typically don’t last all day, the brief spells of rain can be heavier and sometimes be downpours. By mid-December, good weather returns and the annual cycle starts over again.

WHEN TO CLIMBING MOUNTAIN KILIMANJARO

• Consider the weather, the scenery, the amount of people on the trail, the level of difficulty, and safety when deciding when is the best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
• The weather, however, is the primary factor that affects all others. Due to its location in an equatorial climate zone, Mount Kilimanjaro only experiences wet and dry seasons, rather than the traditional four seasons (winter, spring, summer, and fall).
• The rainy months are April through May and November. Similar to other tropical nations, it is extremely difficult to forecast when it will rain and when it won’t.
• All other months are considered the “dry season,” during which most days are sunny, but this does not always indicate that there will always be clear skies.

MOUNTAIN MERU

FACTS ABOUT MOUNTAIN MERU

• Mount Meru, the fifth highest mountain in Africa and the second highest in Tanzania, dominates Arusha National Park with its massive cliffs.
• The mountain is frequently used as a warm-up hike before climbing Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru, on the other hand, has more technical requirements than the Kilimanjaro Routes.
• Because you are likely to see giraffes, buffalos, antelopes, and baboons on the four-day trekking tour, a park ranger will accompany you for your safety.
• On the Momela Route, the peak can be reached in three or four days. It’s the only way to get to the top. The climb requires no technical equipment, but you must be prepared for the altitude gain. The best thing you can do is to take your time acclimatizing.
• The climb provides spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and wildlife on the forested slopes, and the summit itself provides an amazing view of small cones and craters, which are most likely the result of previous volcanic activity.