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EAST AFRICA SAFARIS

East Africa is a great destination all year round. Each season has its advantages, and each area has its best moments. If you have already decided when you are going on safari, you can use these pages to decide on the best places to travel to and the best safari tours to book. If your dates are flexible you'll be able to plan your safari better by understanding the seasonal trends in the places you want to go to. The annual wildebeest migration is an incredible event, only witnessed in East Africa, so we've also included a special section to help you plan a safari with the best chance of witnessing it for yourself.

See various itineraries for both Kenya and Tanzania....

When to Travel?

December to March
This is normally warm. The short rains from early November to late March are sporadic and don't last long. Game viewing in the Serengeti and diving in Zanzibar are excellent now. Read more about safaris from December to March…

April to June
The long rains are from early April through early June, but don't be put off: safaris are still good in the Serengeti, Lake Manyara and the Masai Mara. It is also less expensive and less crowded for travelers during this season, which makes it one of the best times to go. Find out where to go in April to June…

July to November
This season offers comfortable temperatures and is a popular time for travel because of summer holidays in the northern hemisphere. It can get very busy, so be sure to book well in advance. If you want to climb Kilimanjaro, now is the time to do it. Explore your safari options from July to November…

The Migration Seasons
East Africa is the stage for the world's greatest wildlife drama. The wildebeest migration is an annual journey of hundreds of thousands of animals from the Serengeti in Tanzania, to the Masai Mara in Kenya. Find out when and where to see the migration…