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Wildlife viewing inside the Ngorongoro Crater is superb at all times. However, grass on the crater floor is short in the Dry season (June through September) and this makes animal spotting easier. The scenery is lush and spectacular in the Wet season months (from November to May).
Best Time
June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (The Ngorongoro Crater will have crowds of visitors)
Low Season
April and May (The only time when the crater has few crowds)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none)
Worst Weather
March and April (Peak of Wet season)
June to October –Dry Season
- Wildlife is easier to spot since the grass is shorter in the Dry season
- Rain is little to none and sunshine is abundant
- Chances of contracting malaria are slimmer, as there are fewer mosquitoes
- The Ngorongoro crater gets very crowded
- Mornings and nights get very cold
Wildlife Photos
November to May –Wet Season
- Ngorongoro Crater offers excellent wildlife viewing, even in the Wet season
- The scenery is green and beautiful
- Low season occurs in April and May – tourists are fewer, and there may be better rates
- Birding is in its prime due to the presence of migratory birds
- Except for in March, April and May, rains are mostly short afternoon storms and seldom interfere with your trip
- March to May is the peak of the Wet season
- It is cold during the nights and mornings, so it is important to pack warm clothing
Wildlife Photos
Best Time to Go to Tanzania by Major Park
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Ngorongoro Crater
