Tanzania in March – Green Season

Early March tends to be dry while the long rainy season begins at the end of March – afternoon downpours are the norm, bringing with them much more cloud coverage and even higher humidity, but wildlife viewing is still very good and there are a lot of migratory birds to observe.

March Travel Highlights

March is a quiet time in Tanzania, with very few travelers
The Great Migration is starting to leave the Ndutu Plains and head west towards the Serengeti’s Grumeti region
Following the arrival of newborns in January–February, there are lots of young animals about
It’s a great time for birdwatching, as all sorts of migratory birds may be spotted across Tanzania,
The scenery is green and beautiful, with abundant flowers in bloom
It’s low season – many camps and lodges offer very good price
Cloudy skies create a dramatic backdrop for photographs

Top Places to visit in March

Serengeti National Park

This time of the year – the Great Migration tends to move from the Ndutu Plain area to the Grumeti area. Following the arrival of newborns in January–February, there are lots of young animals to see.

Ngorongoro Crater

Going to Ngorongoro Ndutu Area – which is bored with Serengeti National Park to witness the arrival of Great Migration to the plain grassland – also stop for a game drive in the Crater floor and witnessing Africa big 5 animals.

Tarangire National Park

It is home to thousands of Majestic elephants, plains of ancient baobab trees, and land to some of Tanzania’s most iconic animals.

Lake Manyara National Park

Whether you are planning to visit Tanzania in March – you should visit the Lake Manyara National Park – It’s a great time for birdwatching, as all sorts of migratory birds may be spotted across Tanzania, and numerous water birds and hornbills.

Zanzibar Island

A yearning destination in the Indian Ocean, famous for clear and calm waters, dreamlike white beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and lined with coconut palms