When is the best time to visit Tanzania for a safari? Discover the best months for wildlife viewing, the Great Migration, wildebeest calving and photography. Learn how the dry season, green season and rainy season differ, which national parks are best at different times of year, and when you can find lower prices and fewer visitors. This guide helps you choose the right time for your Tanzania safari.

Discover the national parks of Tanzania, from the world-famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro to remote wilderness areas such as Ruaha, Katavi and Mkomazi. This complete safari guide introduces Tanzania’s most important parks, their wildlife and landscapes, and helps you find the right national park for your safari.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most spectacular safari destinations. The enormous volcanic crater in northern Tanzania is home to an exceptionally high concentration of wildlife and offers one of the best chances to see the famous Big Five in a single day. With its wide grasslands, lakes, forests and wetlands, the crater forms a unique ecosystem. It is therefore no surprise that the area is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and also a UNESCO World Heritage Si