Arusha National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Tanzania.
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.
June to October Dry Season
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It is easier to spot animals as they gather at water sources and the vegetation is thin
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It is sunny and there is little rain
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There are fewer mosquitoes and less chance of catching malaria
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Mornings and nights can be cold
November to May Wet Season
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The scenery is beautiful and lush
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Views of Kilimanjaro and Meru are most reliable from December to February
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It's less crowded and rates are lower in April and May, as it is the low season
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Wildlife viewing is good throughout the year
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Birding is best as migratory birds are present
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Some roads might become difficult to navigate
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April is the peak of the Wet season
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- Katavi National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Nyerere National Park
- Ruaha National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Tarangire National Park