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Dry Season (June–October)
The most popular window for a first safari, with thinning vegetation and reliable water-source concentrations making game viewing generally easier across the Northern, Southern, and Western Circuits alike.
Short Rains & Shoulder Season (November–December)
A quieter period with lower rates and lush, green landscapes; game viewing is more dispersed but wildlife is still present, and this window often aligns with the migration's calving-season approach in the south.
Green Season (March–May)
The wettest months, with some Southern and Western Circuit camps reducing operations or closing; the Northern Circuit generally remains open, with dramatic skies and newborn wildlife but more variable road conditions.
Migration-Specific Timing
Calving generally occurs on the southern Serengeti/Ndutu plains roughly December–March, with river crossings in the north typically from around July through October — though exact timing shifts with rainfall each year.
Zanzibar & Island Timing
Broadly mirrors the mainland's dry/wet pattern, with June–October and December–February generally the most reliable windows for beach weather.
Expert Insight
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