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Tanzania has an interesting geography which contributes to its differing climatic conditions. Zanzibar and the other Spice Islands off of Tanzania’s coast have a sunny, hot, & humid climate. The Serengeti and especially Ngorongoro Crater can be cool at night because they are on a high plateau. Tanzania’s north east enjoys temperate climates. 
Spring: June – November
Summer: December – February
Fall: March – April
Winter: April - May
Tanzania Safari - Game Viewing Guide To Tanzania Safari Parks
Here’s Our Top 3 Tanzania Safari Parks
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire National Park
And here is a more comprehensive guide to Tanzania northern safari parks so you can see why it is such an amazing safari destination! 
Tanzania Safari Parks At A Glance
 
 
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
 
How Big
8,288 sq. km or 3,204 sq. mi., the Crater itself is 264 sq. km
Game Viewing Guide
Excellent: Jan to Mar, May to Dec 
Good: April
Where Is It
Northeastern corner of Tanzania, bordering the Serengeti
Why Visit
Contains a spectacular array of wildlife 
Home to several thousand Maasai 
The Crater is one of the most beautiful wildlife settings in all of Africa 
A World Heritage Site 
Near Olduvai Gorge, the "Cradle of Mankind" 
Best place in Tanzania to see black rhino 
Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo
Serengeti National Park
 
How Big
14,763 sq. km or 5,699 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide Northern Serengeti
Excellent: Jun, Dec 
Very Good: May 
Good: July-Nov 
Fair: Jan-April
Game Viewing Guide Southern Serengeti
Excellent: Jan to May 
Very Good: Nov 
Good: Jun - Oct
Where Is It
Northern Tanzania
Why Visit
Tanzania's largest national park & Africa's most famous 
Vast grass plains support several million hoofed animals, plus lion, cheetah and large herds of giraffe 
Annual wildebeest migration (Dec to February depending on rainfall) 
A World Heritage Site
Arusha National Park
 
How Big
137 sq. km or 53 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
Best time to go: June - Oct
Where Is It
In northern Tanzania, on the Kenyan border, near Arusha
Why Visit
Ngurdoto Crater, often called "little Ngorongoro" 
Mount Meru - Tanzania's second highest mountain 
Has elephant, buffalo, zebra, hippo, leopard
Kilimanjaro National Park
 
How Big
756 sq. km or 292 sq. mi.
Best months for  trek Mt.Kilimanjaro
The absolute best months for climbing are January, February, and September since they are the warmest months and almost clear of clouds. , though one could easily succeed throughout the year. 
April and early May could get heavy rain or snow, but is good if you want a quiet clear mountain.
Also great are June through August (though colder), and November/December (could be wetter). 
Through September and October it gets steadily warmer. October is particularly good if you want little or no rain, mild weather and few people on the mountain. 
January through March are the warmest months, almost clear of clouds safe for a few brief rain showers, followed by the main rainy season during April & May. The temperatures will still be warm, but massive clouds will block visibility, while dropping snow on the summit and heavy rain on the lower slopes
Where Is It
In northern Tanzania near the Kenya border
Why Visit
Contains the highest point in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro 
Park was created to preserve the high altitude moorlands & forests of the mountain
Lake Manyara National Park
 
How Big
325 sq. km or 125 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
Excellent: Jan - Mar, June-Dec 
Very Good: May 
Fair: April
Where Is It
In northern Tanzania, near Arusha
Why Visit
Tree-climbing lions, plus elephant, hippos 
Substantial populations of flamingoes & other birdlife
Mahale Mountains National Park
 
How Big
1600 sq. km or 618 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
Best time to go is between May & October
Where Is It
In western Tanzania, near Kigoma
Why Visit
Sanctuary for chimpanzees, also elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra 
Game viewing by boat or on foot 
Remote, unspoiled, beautiful - can only be reached by boat
Tarangire National Park
 
How Big
2600 sq. km or 1004 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
Excellent: July to Oct 
Very Good: Nov 
Good: Jan to Mar, June, Dec 
Fair: April, May
Where Is It
In northeastern Tanzania, near Kondoa
Why Visit
Periodically has one of highest concentrations of wildlife in Tanzania (Aug - Oct) 
Large herds of zebra, wildebeest, hartebeest and elephant 
Excellent birdwatching - over 300 recorded species (best time Oct to May)
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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