Is Kenya or Tanzania better for safari in August?

Tanzania has the slight edge due to the size of the Serengeti National Park and the impressive Ngorongoro Crater. But Kenya is better for those in a hurry, or for those visiting the Masai Mara between August and November. It is also slightly cheaper and better for culture.



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The classic best time to visit Tanzania and Kenya on safari is generally from mid-June through to late October, the peak being around August and September. This four-to-five month window, between East Africa's two rainy seasons, is when both the weather is at its best and game viewing is at its most thrilling.

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Serengeti National Park is dry and sunny from June through October, making this the best time for a safari in Tanzania. As this is the time when the Great Migration happens, animals concentrate around watering holes such as rivers and springs, providing a prime viewing opportunity for wildlife and photography.

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Recommended duration for a safari in Tanzania is: 6 to 8 days for visiting the top parks including Serengeti, Ngororongoro, Tarangire. 9 to 11 days for covering the top parks with a relaxed schedule. 12+ days for once in a lifetime trip with maximum wildlife spotting potential.

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Each year, roughly between May and December, millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle begin a roundtrip journey between Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and Kenya's Maasai Mara. With hungry predators following their every move, it sets the scene for an unforgettable safari experience.

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