Tanzania

January marks the start of the 'short dry season' in Tanzania, although the timings can be unpredictable. This is a greener, warmer time of year to be on safari with higher temperatures and less rain. The migrating herds can be found in southern Serengeti for calving season and it is a great time to visit Zanzibar.

February is one of the optimal months for trekking Kilimanjaro, going on safari and visiting Zanzibar. February sees temperatures peak on Zanzibar and the Great Migration is still on the Ndutu Plains in the Serengeti.

The Great Migration starts heading north, and temperatures are still high. As the month progresses, there is a higher chance of rain as Tanzania enters the long wet season.

Heavy rain. Traveling during this period is not advised.

The dry season begins, the tracks dry up and The Great Migration can be found crossing the Grumeti River.

Perfect safari conditions with long sunny days and little to no rain. The Great Migration moves north to the Mara River.

Optimal safari conditions with long sunny days and little to no rain. The Great Migration moves further north and the big Mara River crossings are in full flow.

It starts to get warmer as The Great Migration splits between Kenya and Tanzania.

The Great Migration starts to aim south into a hotter, drier, yellow-grassed Serengeti.

An unpredictable period labelled 'the short rains' where you can expect rain and good weather rolled into one with great savings to be had up until the Christmas period. Any rain tends to be light and passing with good sunny intervals.

Rain and good weather all rolled into one, with the weather generally improving as December goes on into the Christmas period—this period is Tanzania's peak season and needs to be booked well in advance. The Great Migration is largely in the central and eastern Serengeti, moving south.