Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Tanzania · Sub-Saharan Africa
Serengeti & Ngorongoro works almost all year round, peaking in January–February and September, when it is at its strongest for nature & wildlife and road trips. Great migration herds gather in the southern Serengeti for the start of the calving season. Expect moderate afternoon showers and lush green landscapes.
Plan a trip to Serengeti & NgorongoroMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10/10 | 26°C · 14 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Great migration herds gather in the southern Serengeti for the start of the calving season. Expect moderate afternoon showers and lush green landscapes. |
| February | 10/10 | 28°C · 10 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Peak calving season in Ndutu and southern Serengeti brings synchronized wildebeest births and intense predator action. Rainfall decreases slightly compared to adjacent months. |
| March | 9/10 | 28°C · 13 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife. Herds begin moving west and north as the long rains start to ramp up. Lower visitor numbers allow for more private game drives despite intermittent downpours. |
| April | 8/10 | 27°C · 15 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Nature & wildlife. The peak of the long rains brings muddy roads and lush greenery, though some luxury tented camps close. Excellent for birdwatching and uncrowded safari experiences at the lowest rates. |
| May | 8/10 | 27°C · 8 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. Rains taper off towards late May and the plains remain vibrant green with exceptional resident wildlife. Road conditions gradually improve as the dry season approaches. |
| June | 9/10 | 27°C · 2 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips. The dry season begins with clear skies and retreating vegetation, making wildlife easier to spot. The migration heads through the Western Corridor towards the Grumeti River. |
| July | 10/10 | 27°C · 1 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Peak dry season with dramatic Mara River crossings starting in northern Serengeti. Expect dry roads, chilly mornings, and high demand across all safari lodges. |
| August | 10/10 | 28°C · 1 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Prime viewing for legendary Mara River crossings with massive herds braving crocodile-infested waters. Ngorongoro Crater and northern Serengeti experience peak crowds and dry weather. |
| September | 10/10 | 29°C · 3 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. River crossings continue under warm, sunny skies with virtually no rain. Water sources shrink, concentrating wildlife around remaining rivers and waterholes for superb photography. |
| October | 9/10 | 30°C · 5 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips. The warmest month of the year as the migration slowly begins its return trek south. Late in the month, early short rains may trigger new grass growth. |
| November | 9/10 | 28°C · 15 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife. The short rains arrive, bringing afternoon thunderstorms and fresh grazing that draws herds back into the southern plains. Migratory birds arrive in large numbers across Ngorongoro and Serengeti. |
| December | 9/10 | 26°C · 15 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Herds settle across the southern Serengeti plains in anticipation of calving. Festive holiday crowds arrive late in the month despite regular tropical afternoon showers. |
Getting in
Israeli passport: Visa on arrival · up to 90 days — Visa on arrival or eVisa available for tourism.
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