When to Go
Safari Seasons Calendar
Plan your trip around the best wildlife events. Each month has its own magic — let us help you find yours.
Peak Season
Good Season
Green/Low Season
Off Season / Rains
| Destination / Event | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maasai Mara (Overall) | Good | Good | Good | Green | Green | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good |
| Great Migration – Mara | — | — | — | — | — | — | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | — | — |
| Wildebeest Calving | Peak | Good | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Peak |
| Predator Activity (Mara) | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Amboseli (Overall) | Good | Good | Good | Green | Green | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Kilimanjaro Views | Peak | Peak | Peak | — | — | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Good | — | Peak |
| Tsavo (Overall) | Good | Good | Good | Green | — | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Green | Good |
| Serengeti (Overall) | Good | Good | Good | Green | Green | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good |
| Migration in Serengeti | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Green | Good | — | — | — | Good | Peak | Peak |
| Ngorongoro (Overall) | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak |
| Black Rhino (Ngorongoro) | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Tarangire (Overall) | Green | Green | Green | — | — | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Green |
| Elephant Herds (Tarangire) | — | — | — | — | — | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Green | — |
| Bird Watching | Good | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Value / Lower Prices | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | — | — | — | Good | Good | Good |
Jul–Sep
Peak
🦬 Migration Season
The famous Mara River crossings. Over 1.5M wildebeest. Peak prices, maximum action.
Jan–Mar
Great Value
🐆 Predator Heaven
Dry, clear skies. Resident wildlife concentrated. Fantastic predator sightings. Lower prices.
Nov–Dec
Hidden Gem
🐘 Calving & Green
Wildebeest calves fill the plains. Lush landscapes. Fewer tourists. Excellent birding.
Apr–Jun
Budget Pick
🌿 Green Season
Dramatic skies, wildflowers, empty parks. Budget-friendly. Photography paradise.