Worst/Best Time to Visit Serengeti National Park Tanzania (Month by Month)
Serengeti National Park is one of the vast eco-systems in Africa with large groups of different wild animals , different bird species. Serengeti Tanzanija also has rare gems like the kopjes that are unique granite formation of a significance to the indigenous group ( Maasai ) with peculiar customs and traditions. One of the events that sparks movement of large groups of tourists in Serengeti is the great wildebeest migration. This Tanzania migration safari that happens occasionally in the boundless golden-painted grasslands of the Serengeti during specific great migration Africa dates.
Best Time to Visit Serengeti National Park Tanzania (June to October)
Influx of tourists in Serengeti np is normally between June to early October and this is also the best time to see migration in Africa. Additionally, being the dry season in Serengeti Tanzanija, most people prefer to go during this time. This is because of the following reasons
- During this time from June to October, the wildebeests are crossing from the Northern plains of Serengeti towards the Mara River as they head to the Maasai Mara national Reserve in Kenya.
- Unlike the wet months, it is easier for visitors to navigate the bulky pathways in Serengeti National park. Also, the safari 4×4 vehicles in Tanzania can hardly get s tuck because of less muddy areas in the Serengeti np. So, this avails more time for the visitors to carry out a number of activities that can be done in the Serengeti National Park like Game viewing,
- Visit of the Maasai Community, bird watching and sun-set and sunrise viewing.
- Since the dry months have high temperatures, most of the animals like the rhinos, hippos, lions and zebras move to the nearest water sources in Serengeti Tanzania. These water sources include the Grumeti River and the Mara River and this makes it easier to track down the wild animals. This is because most of them converge at these water sources with fresh grasslands. The predators can also easily spot the weakest animals during these months. Hence tourists are also able to witness the predator-prey chases in the Serengeti National Park.
- To have unforgettable memories, most tourists would want to capture the beauty of the different wild animals, their behaviors. Also, the mesmerizing scenic views in Serengeti Tanzanija and the season between June to September offers great nature photographic captures for the visitors in Serengeti np.
Weather During Dry Season in Serengeti np:
Month | Min Temp | Max Temp |
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March | 15°C | 28°C |
April | 15°C | 27°C |

Worst Time to Visit Serengeti National Park (March to May)
The rainy season in Tanzania that is mostly from March to May is the worst time to visit Serengeti National Park. Additionally, this makes it hard for some Serengeti safari tour activities like outdoor camping, wilderness meals, hot air balloon Serengeti safaris. Lastly, sunset viewing to be carried out therefore the tourists will not have the whole satisfaction of what the Serengeti national park always offers.
Some remote areas in Serengeti np might not also be accessible because they might be flooded with water and the vehicles could be stuck. Hence ,the visitors would not be able to track down some of the wild animals. Also, some Serengeti safari game drive experiences in the Serengeti np could be cancelled. Hence make the visit to Serengeti Tanzania unpleasant and the tourist would not have gotten enough worth for their money.
Rainy days / months are more prone to diseases like the cold and other water borne areas. This is because the flooded parts in Serengeti Tanzania might be home for the mosquitoes. These could infect the visitors during their Tanzania Serengeti tours.
Serengeti safari game viewing and Tanzania migration safari viewing of wildebeests also becomes hard. This is because during the Serengeti safari tour game drives, tourists usually stand at the rooftop of their safari vehicles. Alternatively, they watch the wild animals and the African wildebeest migration in Serengeti through the widows of their safari vehicles. So, when it’s the rainy season they are unable to have proper sight of these because of the rain hindrances.
This rainy season also limits nature photography as most of the scenic views are less captivating to capture compared to when it is the dry season in the Serengeti. Thus they will be little/no photographic memories of the expedition in Serengeti National Park.
However due to the flooding of tourists in Serengeti np during the dry season, there’s competition of Serengeti safari activities and experiences. Hence, the costs of the Serengeti safari packages are high in this high season which is not the case for the rainy season. This is because a few tourists come during this low season therefore there a lot of Serengeti cheap safari holidays that are affordable. Therefore there’s less competition for Serengeti safari holidays experiences in Tanzania.

Weather During Rainy Season in Serengeti np:
Month | Min Temp | Max Temp |
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March | 15°C | 28°C |
April | 15°C | 27°C |
Summary Table: Best & Worst Time to Visit Serengeti
Season | Months | Pros | Cons |
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Dry Season | June – October | Great wildlife viewing, dry roads, African wildebeest migration in Serengeti, photography | High prices, crowded parks |
Rainy Season | March – May | Fewer tourists, discounted Serengeti safari holidays packages | Poor road conditions, cheap safari holidays, limited activities, fewer wildlife sightings |
In conclusion, the best time time to visit Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is from June to October in the high season. Additionally, the worst time to visit Serengeti np is from March to May in the low season. Also, the Serengeti Safari holidays are more expensive in the High season. Alternatively, cheap safari holidays in Serengeti Tanzanija are always available in the low season. Plan your Serengeti safari Tours with Serengeti Masai Mara tour company.