Serengeti Safari in January
January is a great time to go on a safari in the Serengeti since you may see the wildebeest calving season in the southern Serengeti and the Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari. It is easier to see animals in the south, where it is drier, especially during the green season in January, when there is abundant foliage, which offers for excellent game viewing possibilities.

Serengeti Safari in February
February Serengeti safaris are unlike any other, giving visitors a front-row seat to the most spectacular natural phenomenon on Earth: the calving of the wildebeest. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeests give birth at this time, turning the Ndutu Plains and southern Serengeti into a hive of activity. Visiting Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park in February.

Serengeti Safari in March
A Serengeti safari in March is excellent for witnessing the wildebeest calving season, offering lush green landscapes, abundant predators (lions, cheetahs) drawn to newborn calves in the Southern Serengeti/Ndutu area, fewer tourists, and lower prices, though expect frequent but often short rains and potentially muddy roads, making 4x4s essential for navigating the vibrant, dramatic wildlife spectacle.

Serengeti Safari in April
A Serengeti safari in April offers lush green landscapes, fewer crowds, lower prices, and great wildlife viewing, especially predators following the massive Great Migration herds moving north, but expect daily rain showers (usually brief) and muddy roads. It’s a photographer’s dream with vibrant scenery and abundant birdlife, though some mobile camps close; focus on central and southern areas like Ndutu for the best wildlife action.

Serengeti Safari in May
A Serengeti safari in May is a fantastic, less crowded, “green season” experience, ideal for budget travelers, with lush landscapes and the Great Migration herds moving towards the Western Corridor for potential Grumeti River crossings; expect beautiful scenery, fewer tourists, lower prices, but be prepared for potential rain and tall grass, though wildlife viewing remains excellent, especially with experienced guides in the Central/Western Serengeti.

Serengeti Safari in July
A Serengeti safari in July is prime time for witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration’s dramatic river crossings (Grumeti in the West, Mara in the North), offers ideal dry-season conditions (cooler days, great game viewing due to thinner vegetation), but is peak season, meaning more crowds and higher prices, so expect clear skies, abundant wildlife, and thrilling predator action as herds move north.

Serengeti Safari in August
A Serengeti safari in August is a fantastic choice for witnessing the dramatic Mara River crossings of the Great Migration, with peak action in the Northern Serengeti, but it’s peak season, meaning more crowds and limited lodging availability, so book well in advance for this dry, sunny, and wildlife-concentrated month. Expect excellent big cat sightings, abundant resident animals near water sources, and cooler mornings with warm days, perfect for game viewing as herds move north towards Kenya.

Serengeti Safari in September
A Serengeti safari in September is excellent, offering peak dry season conditions, minimal rain, and prime opportunities to witness dramatic Mara River crossings as the Great Migration moves into Kenya’s Masai Mara, with herds concentrated in the north, excellent predator action, and easier wildlife viewing due to sparse vegetation and animals gathering at waterholes, making it a fantastic, slightly less crowded time for game drives and photography.

Serengeti Safari in October
A Serengeti safari in October offers excellent, concentrated wildlife viewing as animals gather at water sources with the dry season ending, fewer crowds than peak months, pleasant weather with potential for short rains, and a chance to see the Great Migration herds starting their move south from Kenya, making it a great value time for diverse sightings of predators and resident animals, though river crossings become less predictable.

Serengeti Safari in November
A Serengeti safari in November is great for seeing lush green landscapes, fewer crowds, lower prices, and the start of the Great Migration moving south, with short afternoon rains refreshing the plains; expect excellent morning game drives, great birding, and the herds congregating in central/eastern areas like Seronera, Lobo, and Moru, offering a beautiful, quieter, and budget-friendly experience.

Serengeti Safari in June
June is an excellent time for a Serengeti safari as the dry season begins, bringing lush green landscapes, fewer mosquitoes, and the start of the Great Migration’s Grumeti River crossings in the Western Corridor, offering superb wildlife viewing, predator action, and beautiful conditions before peak crowds. Expect pleasant temperatures (around 13-27°C), abundant predators taking advantage of concentrated prey, and vast herds moving north, making it ideal for photographers and wildlife lovers.

Serengeti Safari in December
December in the Serengeti is the start of the wet season (“short rains”), bringing lush green landscapes, fewer dust clouds for great photos, and the massive Wildebeest Migration moving south from Central (Seronera) to the Southern Plains/Ndutu for calving. Expect warm days (around 28°C/82°F) with occasional afternoon thunderstorms, making it ideal for witnessing herds shifting and predators concentrating in the south, though it gets busier and pricier around the holidays.