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Safari Seasons Calendar
Month-by-month guide to wildlife, weather, crowds and prices across Kenya & Tanzania.
| Month | Weather | Season | Highlights | Wildlife | Crowds | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 🌦️ | Warm & Wet | Calving season in Serengeti (Dec-Feb). Excellent predator action. Fewer crowds. Lush green landscapes. | Good | Low | Good |
| Feb | 🌤️ | Warm | Peak calving. Excellent Big Five. Short rains ending. One of best months. | Excellent | Low | Excellent |
| Mar | 🌧️ | Long Rains Start | Long rains begin. Some roads muddy. Great for birdlife. Prices drop significantly. | Good | Very Low | Budget |
| Apr | 🌧️ | Long Rains | Heaviest rains. Some camps close. Not recommended for first-timers. | Fair | Minimal | Budget |
| May | 🌦️ | Rains Easing | Rains tail off. Wildebeest calves growing. Excellent value. | Good | Low | Budget |
| Jun | ☀️ | Dry Season Starts | Excellent wildlife. Migration moving north. One of the most popular months. | Excellent | High | Premium |
| Jul | ☀️ | Peak Dry | Migration peak in Maasai Mara. River crossings begin. Very busy. | Outstanding | Very High | Peak |
| Aug | ☀️ | Peak Dry | Best month for river crossings. Hot air balloons popular. Book way ahead. | Outstanding | Very High | Peak |
| Sep | ☀️ | Dry & Perfect | Migration still in Mara. Cooler. Slightly fewer crowds than Aug. | Outstanding | High | Premium |
| Oct | 🌤️ | Short Rains Begin | Migration heading south. Short rains start. Good value. | Very Good | Medium | Good Value |
| Nov | 🌦️ | Short Rains | Green landscapes. Excellent birdlife. Baby animals (born during rains). | Good | Low | Budget |
| Dec | 🌦️ | Festive Season | Calving begins in Serengeti. Christmas/NY busy & expensive. | Very Good | Medium | Premium |