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Best time to visit Serengeti (and when it is crowded)

Serengeti is a safari destination in Tanzania. Its peak season is June, July, and August, and it is least crowded in March and April. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

June, July, and August

Quietest months

March and April

Serengeti month by month

How crowded Serengeti gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Serengeti in January
Quiet
Serengeti in February
Quiet
Serengeti in March
Quiet
Serengeti in April
Quiet
Serengeti in May
Quiet
Serengeti in June
Moderate
Serengeti in July
Moderate
Serengeti in August
Moderate
Serengeti in September
Quiet
Serengeti in October
Quiet
Serengeti in November
Quiet
Serengeti in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

Similar places that stay calmer in peak season.

🇿🇲 South Luangwa

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Common questions

Is Serengeti busy?
Serengeti gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Serengeti?
For thinner crowds, visit Serengeti in March and April, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Serengeti least crowded?
Serengeti is least crowded in March and April.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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