{"id":3990,"date":"2026-08-17T11:35:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T11:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rayssafaris.com\/?page_id=3990"},"modified":"2026-08-17T12:02:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T12:02:04","slug":"best-time-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rayssafaris.com\/?page_id=3990","title":{"rendered":"Best Time To Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Most believe the best time to go on an African safari is during the dry season,<\/strong>\u00a0which runs from June to October (for the majority of African safari hotspots). At this time of year, animals are easier to spot as they congregate at water sources.<\/p>

However, the wet season also has its merits for a thoroughly enjoyable African safari. During these months there are fewer visitors to the parks, offering a more private safari experience, where you can enjoy the abundance of wildlife, birds and green savannah in relative seclusion.<\/p>

How to choose the time of your safari visit in Africa?<\/h2>

One of the most difficult decisions to make while planning a safari is deciding the time of year to visit. The truth is,\u00a0it all depends on what kind of wildlife you want to see<\/strong>, your specific destination, your price range, and your weather preferences.<\/p>

We specialize in East African safaris, so have focused our attention on this region.<\/p>

Keep reading to learn more about\u00a0the unique offerings of an African safari during every season.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The best time to go on Safari in East Africa<\/h2>

Most tourists choose to go on safari in East Africa during the winter months of June to October. At this time, the weather in East Africa (Kenya,\u00a0Tanzania<\/a>, Rwanda and\u00a0Uganda<\/a>) is typically dry and sunny, making it excellent for spotting wildlife on game drives.<\/p>

The coldest months in this region are during the dry season,<\/strong>\u00a0which falls between June and October, with average temperatures in the 70s (Fahrenheit).<\/p>

March through May and October through December are the rainiest seasons<\/strong>, and the wettest month is usually May. The driest and hottest month is January.<\/p>

Check out our country-by-country guide below\u2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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When to go on a safari to Kenya<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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  • January to March:<\/strong>\u00a0The dry season offers great game viewing and cheaper prices, a win-win.<\/li>
  • April to June:<\/strong>\u00a0A safari might be muddy during the peak rainy season, but this is the best time to beat the crowds and get the most value out of your trip.<\/li>
  • July to September:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the most popular (and most expensive!) time for a safari, as this is the best time to see the wildebeest herds on the move during the Great Migration.<\/li>
  • October to December:<\/strong>\u00a0This short rainy season is ideal for spotting baby animals and migratory birds.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    When to go on a safari to Tanzania<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    • January to March<\/strong>: Animals are fewer in\u00a0Tarangire National Park<\/strong>, but birds are plentiful during this time of year.<\/li>
    • April to June<\/strong>: As Tanzania\u2019s rainy season, you can see newborn animals at lower prices.<\/li>
    • July to September<\/strong>: Dry season provides the best wildlife viewing, but with this comes higher prices.<\/li>
    • October to December<\/strong>: This short rainy season offers more affordability and fewer crowds. You also can see the migration herds making their way through central\u00a0Serengeti<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      The best time to visit Uganda<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        • January to March:\u00a0<\/strong>One of the best times for a safari is in January and February when conditions are excellent for game viewing. It gets rainier in March, and with the rain comes fewer crowds. Even with the rain, you will still likely see quite a few animals.<\/li>
        • April to June:\u00a0<\/strong>While April and May are typically wetter months, June marks the beginning of another dry season, ideal conditions for a safari.<\/li>
        • July to September:\u00a0<\/strong>July and August provide the perfect weather for trekking to see\u00a0gorillas<\/strong>\u00a0and chimpanzees. In September, the rainy season begins again.<\/li>
        • October to December:\u00a0<\/strong>While October and November have lots of rain, December is the beginning of the next dry season, creating ideal safari condition<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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          The best time to visit Rwanda<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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            • January to March:\u00a0<\/strong>Expect a rainy season in the\u00a0Nyungwe Forest,<\/strong>\u00a0with a few dry patches in January. Look for discounts on gorilla permits during this time of year.<\/li>
            • April to June:<\/strong>\u00a0In the Nyungwe Forest and\u00a0Volcanoes National Park<\/strong>, April and May are the rainiest months of the year.<\/li>
            • July to September:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the driest weather of the year, and it\u2019s perfect for\u00a0gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda<\/strong>. This is the best time to go on an African safari in Rwanda.<\/li>
            • October to December:\u00a0<\/strong>October and November are stormy in the Nyungwe Forest and Volcanoes National Park, but December offers a break from the rain.<\/li>
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              Most believe the best time to go on an African safari is during the dry season,\u00a0which runs from June to October (for the majority of African safari hotspots). At this time of year, animals are easier to spot as they congregate at water sources. However, the wet season also has its merits for a thoroughly enjoyable African safari. During these months there are fewer visitors to the parks, offering a more private safari experience, where you can enjoy the abundance of wildlife, birds and green savannah in relative seclusion. How to choose the time of your safari visit in Africa? One of the most difficult decisions to make while planning a safari is deciding the time of year to visit. The truth is,\u00a0it all depends on what kind of wildlife you want to see, your specific destination, your price range, and your weather preferences. We specialize in East African safaris, so have focused our attention on this region. Keep reading to learn more about\u00a0the unique offerings of an African safari during every season. The best time to go on Safari in East Africa Most tourists choose to go on safari in East Africa during the winter months of June to October. At this time, the weather in East Africa (Kenya,\u00a0Tanzania, Rwanda and\u00a0Uganda) is typically dry and sunny, making it excellent for spotting wildlife on game drives. The coldest months in this region are during the dry season,\u00a0which falls between June and October, with average temperatures in the 70s (Fahrenheit). March through May and October through December are the rainiest seasons, and the wettest month is usually May. The driest and hottest month is January. Check out our country-by-country guide below\u2026 When to go on a safari to Kenya January to March:\u00a0The dry season offers great game viewing and cheaper prices, a win-win. April to June:\u00a0A safari might be muddy during the peak rainy season, but this is the best time to beat the crowds and get the most value out of your trip. July to September:\u00a0This is the most popular (and most expensive!) time for a safari, as this is the best time to see the wildebeest herds on the move during the Great Migration. October to December:\u00a0This short rainy season is ideal for spotting baby animals and migratory birds. When to go on a safari to Tanzania January to March: Animals are fewer in\u00a0Tarangire National Park, but birds are plentiful during this time of year. April to June: As Tanzania\u2019s rainy season, you can see newborn animals at lower prices. July to September: Dry season provides the best wildlife viewing, but with this comes higher prices. October to December: This short rainy season offers more affordability and fewer crowds. You also can see the migration herds making their way through central\u00a0Serengeti. The best time to visit Uganda January to March:\u00a0One of the best times for a safari is in January and February when conditions are excellent for game viewing. It gets rainier in March, and with the rain comes fewer crowds. Even with the rain, you will still likely see quite a few animals. April to June:\u00a0While April and May are typically wetter months, June marks the beginning of another dry season, ideal conditions for a safari. July to September:\u00a0July and August provide the perfect weather for trekking to see\u00a0gorillas\u00a0and chimpanzees. In September, the rainy season begins again. October to December:\u00a0While October and November have lots of rain, December is the beginning of the next dry season, creating ideal safari condition The best time to visit Rwanda January to March:\u00a0Expect a rainy season in the\u00a0Nyungwe Forest,\u00a0with a few dry patches in January. Look for discounts on gorilla permits during this time of year. April to June:\u00a0In the Nyungwe Forest and\u00a0Volcanoes National Park, April and May are the rainiest months of the year. July to September:\u00a0This is the driest weather of the year, and it\u2019s perfect for\u00a0gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda. This is the best time to go on an African safari in Rwanda. October to December:\u00a0October and November are stormy in the Nyungwe Forest and Volcanoes National Park, but December offers a break from the rain. \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"ocean_front_end_style_editor":"no","ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"0","ocean_second_sidebar":"0","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"0","ocean_custom_header_template":"0","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"0","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3990","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rayssafaris.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rayssafaris.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rayssafaris.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rayssafaris.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rayssafaris.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3990"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/rayssafaris.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3990\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4000,"href":"https:\/\/rayssafaris.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3990\/revisions\/4000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rayssafaris.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}