What is the weather like on safari?
November into early December have the short rains. April and May have the long rains. However weather patterns are not completely predictable. You can climb Kilimanjaro and go on safari year-round, but it is preferable to avoid these rainy times. The dirt tracks that are “roads” in much of Tanzania can become impassable during the rains. January through March tends to be warmer with more chance of rain than June through October, although there is not a huge temperature variation since Tanzania is so near the equator. Temperatures can range from 60-90 degrees F during the day on safari and in the cities, although the Ngorongoro Crater area tends to be colder due to its high elevation. Nights on safari can be quite chilly (sometimes cold) any time of year.
