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When to go on Safari

December to March
April to June
July to November

The Migration Seasons

December to March
April to June
July to November
When to Travel to East Africa - December to March
Recommended Safaris:
Luxury Migration Safari
Tanzania Hiking Safari
Endless Plains
Wildlife Adventure by 4x4 Vehicle
Lake Nakuru

The Serengeti

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Uganda

Zanzibar



Weather:
This is the summer season in East Africa. Temperatures are pleasant with an average high of 28C and an average low of 15C. The rains from early November to late March are usually scattered and localised and do not last for more than a few hours. However, there is a risk of heavier rain in late March.

WHERE TO GO:

Lake Nakuru
Kenya's birdlife flocks to the Rift Valley lakes in the greatest numbers in January and February. Flamingos assemble at Lake Nakuru in their millions and the pink mass they create is a natural spectacle.

The Serengeti
The rains that begin in mid November are the signal for the great wildebeest migration into the plains of the South Serengeti and the northern Ngorongoro. The Eastern Plains of the Serengeti come to life and offer excellent game viewing for some species of animals. The GOL Kopjes boasts the highest concentrations of cheetahs in Africa during this time while the eastern plains are the main wet season range of the giant eland migration. You may also find large clans of hyenas there.

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda and Uganda
The best time to go Gorilla Trekking is late December to early March, as the weather at this time of year is generally dry in Uganda and Rwanda (although rain falls in Uganda throughout the year). The next best option is to go between June and August. It would be unwise to attempt a trek during and shortly after the rainy seasons, which are from March to May and in early September, although this is when the countryside is at its most scenic.

Zanzibar
The coolest and driest time to visit Zanzibar is between late June and October, but this is also when the island is at is busiest and accommodation rates and air fares are at their peak. We recommend you try the island between late December and early March. Temperatures are a little bit higher, but there are fewer tourists.

Where to see the Wildebeest Migration during December to March