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Tanzania's Peak Season Highlights And Lowlights

When it comes to exclusive game viewing, Tanzania stands out as the go-to tourist destination in Africa. Located in the eastern region of Africa, the country is renowned for the abundance of wildlife creatures roaming freely on its vast landscape and Tanzanian park reserves. With some of the rarest and dangerous creatures at your disposal and the extraordinary beachside vibes in Zanzibar, Tanzania makes every step of your trip an exceptional experience. 


Embarking on a safari, especially in a place with teeming natural scenery like Tanzania comes with its price. You can either visit during the peak season when the viewing experience and wildlife activity is high or the season when activities are not much due to various natural factors. Both the high and the low safari seasons are awesome but the experiences differ. Here are both the high and low lights of going to Tanzania during peak season.


Best Time to Visit Tanzania


The period between late June and October is the season with heightened viewing experience and more tourists visit Tanzania. During this dry season, the animals stay closer to water sources allowing for a better viewing experience. This is also the best time to visit to witness the Great Migration.


Highlights Of Visiting During Peak Season


Visiting Tanzania during peak season comes with lots of exciting activities, including: 


  • Excellent Game Viewing - The peak safari season offers extensive viewing of the wild animals in their natural habitat. The animals are easier to spot during the dry season as they usually gather around the water sources to stay hydrated. 


  • Walking Safari - One key advantage of going on a safari tour during peak season is the possibility to go on a walking safari adventure. The dry, clear, cool weather allows for tourists to walk the Tanzanian landscape not bothered about the rain or any other weather factor that may hamper the walking safari experience. 


  • Socializing - If you're a social being, then the peak season is definitely your best time to visit Tanzania safari parks. The peak season experiences a large influx of tourists coming from different parts of the world to share the wildlife game viewing experience in Tanzania. 


  • Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - The idea of a safari trip is the adventurous feeling it offers Climbing the highest peak in Africa is definitely something you want to cross off your bucket list. This Tanzanian trekking experience is best during the dry peak season. 


  • Game Drives - These are definitely a part of your itinerary during peak season.  Most tourists prefer the peak season as a result of the lack of rainfall in the wild. The game drives are much more interesting during this period. 


Lowlights of Safari Tours During Peak Season


While going on safari during peak season offers an exceptional experience, there are some downsides that are associated with visiting during this period:


  • Higher Prices - The high demand during peak safari season comes with a higher fee. During this period, the lodges and hotels are overbooked with 4x4 vehicles littered all over the Tanzanian wildlife surrounding.  Everything that has to do with safari during the low peak season is with a lower fee. 


  • Overcrowded Safari - During the peak season, many Tanzanian safari parks are always crowded with tourists. The peak season attracts lots of people from all over, so the experience may not be as “exclusive with nature” as you’d expect. 


What if I’m Visiting During the Off-Peak Season?


The off-peak season in Tanzania has some pretty interesting features and benefits that make it popular among tourists. Some include: 


Lower Rates

From hotel accommodation, game viewing and air tickets, lower rates are associated with off-peak safari season. This period is much more affordable than the peak season. So, if you are on a budget then the off-peak season can accommodate tourists. 


Less Crowded/ Privacy

The Tanzanian safari parks are less crowded during the off-peak season. The lesser crowd allows for a better viewing experience. If you value privacy, then this is the best time to visit Tanzania. 


Viewing Younger Wildlife

This off-peak season is calving season. This is the period when most of the wildlife creatures reproduce and so tourists can enjoy exclusive views of the young wildlife creatures. 


Disadvantages Of Visiting During Off-Peak Season


While there may be advantages to wildlife viewing during the off-peak season, there are also factors that hinder the viewing experience


Fewer Wildlife Creature

The off-peak season comes with the challenge of viewing fewer animals as the lush vegetation and water available during the rainy season makes the animals hard to see. 


Hotter weather


The low season is usually hotter, muddy, wet and humid compared to the peak season. 


Planning a Tanzanian Safari?


Tanzania is one of the most amazing tourist destinations in Africa. Its peak season is accompanied by a lot of more activities and tourists, but also comes with its drawbacks so you’ll want to make your choice carefully. Contact us today to discuss your Tanzanian safari travel plans. 

Checkout our Tanzania tours below:

6 Days/5 Nights The Highlights of Tanzania

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