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    Tanzania

    Vast open plains set the stage as the Great Migration sweeps across the Serengeti in a timeless display of life on the move.

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    Discover Tanzania

    Tanzania’s sweeping plains and dramatic skies set the stage for some of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife encounters, with the Serengeti at the heart of it all. Between July and October, the Great Migration surges through the northern reaches, offering a raw and cinematic display of nature on the move.

    Tanzania flagTanzania
    Location:East Africa
    Population:67M est
    Currency:Shilling
    Timezone:GMT +3

    Top 3 Destinations

    Breathtaking wide open viewing plains

    Central Serengeti

    Central Serengeti

    Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities.

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Ngorongoro Crater

    An ancient volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife, offering dramatic landscapes and one of the most compact Big Five viewing areas in Africa.

    Zanzibar

    Zanzibar

    A romantic island escape with white sandy beaches, spice-laden markets, and a rich blend of Swahili, Arab, and colonial history, an ideal setting to reflect on your honeymoon.

    Popular Properties

    A small selection of some very special Tanzania properties

    Grumeti River Lodge

    Grumeti River Lodge

    Sewrengeti, Tanzania

    Remote riverside retreat offering front-row views of the Great Migration and year-round wildlife in a quiet corner of the western Serengeti.

    Elewana Pioneer Camp

    Elewana Pioneer Camp

    Central Serengeti, Tanzania

    A tented camp nestled in a pristine corner of the western Serengeti, offering a timeless safari experience with front-row views of wildlife including the Great Migration during its dramatic river crossings.

    Asanja Nyasirori

    Asanja Nyasirori

    Central Serengeti, Tanzania

    Asanja Nyasirori is a luxury tented camp nestled in the Western corridor of the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, offering breathtaking views of the Nyasirori Plains.

    Weather

    Quick guide to Tanzania weather month by month

    Monthly Weather Overview

    January

    Wet Season
    High:
    30°C / 86°F
    Low:
    21°C / 70°F
    Rain:
    90mm
    90mm / 3.5in

    February

    Wet Season
    High:
    31°C / 88°F
    Low:
    21°C / 70°F
    Rain:
    75mm
    75mm / 3in

    March

    Wet Season
    High:
    30°C / 86°F
    Low:
    21°C / 70°F
    Rain:
    130mm
    130mm / 5.1in

    April

    Wet Season
    High:
    28°C / 82°F
    Low:
    20°C / 68°F
    Rain:
    180mm
    180mm / 7.1in

    May

    Wet Season
    High:
    27°C / 81°F
    Low:
    19°C / 66°F
    Rain:
    120mm
    120mm / 4.7in

    June

    Transition
    High:
    26°C / 79°F
    Low:
    17°C / 63°F
    Rain:
    40mm
    40mm / 1.6in

    July

    Transition
    High:
    26°C / 79°F
    Low:
    16°C / 61°F
    Rain:
    30mm
    30mm / 1.2in

    August

    Dry Season
    High:
    27°C / 81°F
    Low:
    16°C / 61°F
    Rain:
    25mm
    25mm / 1in

    September

    Dry Season
    High:
    29°C / 84°F
    Low:
    17°C / 63°F
    Rain:
    20mm
    20mm / 0.8in

    October

    Transition
    High:
    30°C / 86°F
    Low:
    18°C / 64°F
    Rain:
    40mm
    40mm / 1.6in

    November

    Wet Season
    High:
    30°C / 86°F
    Low:
    20°C / 68°F
    Rain:
    110mm
    110mm / 4.3in

    December

    Wet Season
    High:
    30°C / 86°F
    Low:
    21°C / 70°F
    Rain:
    100mm
    100mm / 3.9in

    Best Time to Visit

    June to October (dry season, great for safaris and wildlife viewing) Long rains: March to May (heaviest in April, especially in central and coastal areas) Short rains: November to early December, more scattered and less disruptive Zanzibar and coastal regions: more humid and tropical year-round, but great for beach travel from June to February

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    Located in East Africa

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