James really did an amazing job organising a trip of a lifetime. We missed high season but the trip was still excellent for animals and the Tanzania wildebeest migration. The palces James chose for us to stay at were unique and special but our favourites were Sabyinyo, Gorilla Forest Camp and Sayari Mara Camp

Michael - Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda

It was the most amazing trip ever and every detail was perfect. We can't thank you enough for creating the perfect experience. I'm serious...there is absolutely nothing I would change. The guides were perfect, the food unbelievable. We are already planning a trip back and willl be looking for you for your expertise.

Judith - Tanzania and Uganda

Fantastic wildlife and cosy camps. The safari was thrilling and a few days at Ras Kutani at the end was a well earned rest.

Geoff - Tanzania and Beach

Best Time to Visit Tanzania

Chimpanzee Tracking Safaris through the Mahale Mountains based at the lovely Greystoke Camp, Serengeti migration safaris and luxury beach retreats...

Tanzania is East Africa's principle wildlife holiday destination and home to some of the most breathtaking wildlife viewing and tracking in Africa, if not the world, offering a diverse range of experiences from well trodden wildlife and migration safaris in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater to the more adventurous and less busy national parks of southern and western Tanzania such as Ruaha and the Selous. There is no best time to visit Tanzania as each season is brimming with activity – any time is a good time.

Climate

There is no bad time to go to Tanzania as each season has its advantages, however if possible it is worth trying to avoid the peak tourist season - during the northern hemisphere Winter. June and July are particularly busy but this is also the best time for viewing the wildebeast migration on the Serengeti.

The wetter season between November and April is a good time to see the Serengeti, when it is at its greenest and also offers the best birdwatching. The wettest months are March and April, when parts of the country may experience storms daily.

The dry season, particularly March and September, is great for trekking generally, this obviously includes Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru. Temperatures on the coast tend to be more bearable at this time of year and there will be less mosquitos.

Wildlife

Game viewing: The best time for viewing the wildebeast migration on the Serengeti is June and July, although things can get busy over this period.

Bird watching: The rainy season between November and April offers the best birdwatching, with resident species supplemented by a number of Palaearctic and intra-African migrants.

Festivals & Events

February Sauti za Busara Festival (Sounds of Wisdom), Zanzibar. The main performances of this Swahili music festival take place in the Old Fort in Stone Town over 4 days before moving to other venues around the island.

September Bagamoyo Arts Festival. An annual display of traditional and modern music and dance including visual arts exhibitions

Visitors are welcome to join in with festivities but should always observe religious and private gatherings from a respectful distance, unless invited to join in!

Public holidays

New Year’s Day (1 Jan), May Day (May 1), Assumption (Aug 15), All Saints’ Day (Nov 1), Christmas Day (25 Dec)

Costs

Flight costs tend to increase over Christmas and during the northern hemisphere summer when demand is greater. Park fees remain the same year round.

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