Best time to visit Tanzania

Best time to visit Tanzania
Tanzania is one of the top tourism destinations in the world renowned for it’s excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and varied eco systems. There is always of spotting the big five while on a safari Tanzania.
Tanzania is located within the great lakes regions bordering Uganda, Kenya, Comoro islands, Mozambique, Indian ocean, Democratic republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and Zambia.
Annually the great Wildebeests.,.. migration takes place in Tanzania where millions of Wildebeests and other animals take on a brave journey through predators and rivers in search of water and pasture. This is one of the greatest animal migration and natural wonder of the world.
Almost 30% of Tanzania’s land is made up of national parks and also these provide different thrilling experience to travelers. The country is home to Mount Kilimanjaro which is the highest mountain in Africa.
Tanzania’s coastline also provides unique holiday destination for water lovers with lots of activities to be done like scuba diving and snorkeling among others. The coastal islands are also rich in coral reefs with lots of underwater animals to be seen.
Tanzania like other East African countries doesn’t have seasons like winter, spring or summer but rather the country experiences dry and rainy seasons every year.
Best time to visit Tanzania
The best time to visit Tanzania will depend on the activity a traveler is interested in as there are diverse things to do while in the country although it can be visited all year round, some months are better than other months.
Best time for wildlife watching September
Wildlife watching can be done all year round in Tanzania but some months provide the best opportunities compared to other months. The best time for excellent is from June to and December to January.
June to September and December to February are the 2 dry seasons in Tanzania providing best wildlife viewing and this is because during this time, the r zo are dry and short, animals are concentrated on water points and the vegetation isn’t thick making it easy to spot wildlife.
Best time for birding
Tanzania is a birders paradise with 1119 species of birds recorded, most of it’s national parks provide good birding opportunities to bird enthusiasts. Birding in Tanzania can be done all year round but the best time for birding is during the breeding plumage from November to December and late March to May.
During November to December and March to May migratory birds from north and south Africa including some parts of Europe are present in Tanzania.
Best time for mountain climbing
Tanzania is home to the highest mountain in Africa found in Arusha region, there are also other impressive mountains found within the country like mount Meru, Mahale mountains and many others. The best time for mountain climbing in Tanzania is from June to September and December to February when the hiking trails are in good condition making it easy to climb. The views are also superb during this time with majestic views from the top.
Best time for beach holidays
Tanzanian beaches can be visited all year round but for some activities like scuba diving and snorkeling then some months are better off than other months.
The coastal islands of Tanzania provide glorious sunsets, majestic sunrises, white sand beaches and turquoise blue waters that can be best explored during the drier months from June to August and December to. o those interested in Scuba diving, the best time for visiting is February, March and December to February.
Best time for Wildebeests migration
One of the most famous animal migration on planet takes place in Serengeti national park in Tanzania and it’s one of the most visited and famous national parks in the country. The neighbouring Serengeti and Ngorongoro plains attract thousands of tourists every year. The great migration starts from the Ngorongoro conservation area from December to March when the Wildebeests have just returned from Masai Mara in Kenya. This I also the calving season hence you could witness calves being delivered which sometimes unfortunately get grabbed by predators, the animals then start moving to the Serengeti plains in search of better pasture and water and continuously move to the famous Masai Mara reserve in Kenya.
The spectating Wildebeests migration is wondrous to behold as thousands of Wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and other animals followed by predators like lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs and crocodiles waiting at the river crossings get to unforgettable action.
Its recommended for travelers coming to Tanzania during the peak dry seasons to book their accommodation n advance to avoid disappointment due to high demand as most tourists come to visit the country during this time.
Although the best time for visiting Tanzania for best wildlife viewing, mountain climbing and other activities is during the peak season, some budget travelers prefer to visit the country during the low season because most hotels, lodges and other accommodations offer discount rates in order to attract more tourists.