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Arusha National Park Best Time To Visit

By Philip Briggs
Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.

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Wildlife viewing in Arusha National Park is good throughout the year but at its best in the Dry season, from June to October. The beautiful scenery is most impressive in the Wet season, from November to May, although March and April can be very wet and gray. The clear skies from December through to February give you the best views of Mounts Meru and Kilimanjaro.


Best Time June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (The park can get busy)
Low Season April and May (Low-season rates may apply)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)
Worst Weather April (Peak of the Wet season)

June to October Dry Season

November to May Wet Season

Best Time To Go by Major Park

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