Tanzania in May – Rain Season

The long rains season and even starting to dry up towards the end of May – the bush and vegetation look fantastic after all the rain with most herbivores in fine condition thanks to the abundant food and water that’s widely available.

April Travel Highlights

Most properties offer low rates (discounts) – it’s a good time to travel if you’re on a budget
There’s less dust in the air, as the ground is still damp
The Serengeti offers excellent game viewing
The Great Migration herds pass through on their journey north
There are still young animals about (May is the end of the calving season) – and predators too
Many migratory bird species may be viewed
There are some exciting wildlife photography opportunities, especially in the Serengeti

Top Places to visit in May

Serengeti National Park

The time of the year that the Serengeti Great Migration – to be heading to the central zone. You will experience the African big animals game drive with a spectacular view of the green vegetation.

Ngorongoro Crater

Whether you are planning to visit Tanzania in May – The Ngorongoro Crater floor has more to offers from spectacular landscape view to the African Big 5 Animals game viewing.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is most beautiful during the green season – where the grass turns green and animals can be sported migrating from the center of the park toward the borders of the park or heading to the close park which is Lake Manyara, National Park.