Best time to visit

When is the best time to visit Tanzania Safari?

The best time to visit Tanzania Safari is June to October, based on recorded month-by-month travel suitability.

April and May are the weakest months to plan around.

Guidance only — conditions vary year to year and prices are estimates.

Tanzania Safari, Tanzania

Best value months

The strongest months here are also the most expensive: July and August sit in the peak price band, so travelling just outside them is the usual way to save.

Month by month

  • January

    Conditions: Strong

    Pricing: High

  • February

    Conditions: Strong

    Pricing: High

  • March

    Conditions: Mixed

    Pricing: Shoulder

  • April

    Conditions: Weak

    Pricing: Low

  • May

    Conditions: Weak

    Pricing: Shoulder

  • June

    Conditions: Strong

    Pricing: High

  • July

    Conditions: Strong

    Pricing: Peak

  • August

    Conditions: Strong

    Pricing: Peak

  • September

    Conditions: Strong

    Pricing: High

  • October

    Conditions: Strong

    Pricing: High

  • November

    Conditions: Mixed

    Pricing: Shoulder

  • December

    Conditions: Mixed

    Pricing: High

Suitability comes from our own destination records. Seasonal pricing is the price level our cost model applies to that month, not a live fare.

The two lines answer different questions and often disagree: a month can be the best weather fit and the priciest month in the model at the same time. If your dates can move, the cheaper total is usually in a neighbouring month with similar conditions.

Guide: what flexible dates do to a travel budget

How long to go for

At least at least 4 days; ideal 6–10 days.

What a day costs in Tanzania Safari

  • Budget: 150–250 USD per person per day
  • Mid-range: 400–700 USD per person per day
  • Luxury: 800–1500 USD per person per day

Daily on-the-ground spend. Flights are not included.

Common questions

What is the best month to visit Tanzania Safari?
The best time to visit Tanzania Safari is June to October, based on recorded month-by-month travel suitability. April and May are the weakest months to plan around.
What is the cheapest time to visit Tanzania Safari?
The lowest seasonal price level falls in April, though conditions are weaker then.
How many days do you need in Tanzania Safari?
Most trips work at 6–10 nights; below 4 nights the travel time starts to dominate the trip.

Keep planning

Month by month

Each month below is answered on its own recorded suitability and its own modelled cost, so you can see which months are worth it and which to skip.