A journey to the Serengeti offers unforgettable experiences, from witnessing the Great Migration to soaring over the plains in a hot air balloon. Spot the Big Five on thrilling game drives, explore the bush on foot with expert guides, and immerse yourself in Maasai culture. End each day in a luxurious tented camp, surrounded by the sounds of the wild under a starlit sky.
January to February – Short Dry Season
This is a warm and pleasant period with minimal rainfall, making it an excellent time for wildlife viewing, especially as animals gather around water sources.
March to May – Long Rainy Season
The landscape transforms into a lush, green paradise with heavy but sporadic rains. While some roads may be muddy, this is a fantastic time for birdwatching and witnessing dramatic thunderstorms over the savannah.
June to October – Long Dry Season
Cooler temperatures and clear skies provide perfect conditions for safaris. Wildlife is at its most visible as the landscape dries out, grass is grazed or trampled down to increase visibility and animals congregate near rivers and waterholes.
November to December – Short Rainy Season
Brief but refreshing showers bring new life to the plains, creating a vibrant, green landscape. Many of the grazing animals have babies at this time of year, and the rain clears the dust to make for clearer, more dramatic photographs. This is an ideal time to experience fewer crowds while still enjoying excellent wildlife sightings.
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We highly recommend learning a few basic Swahili phrases before you go. Conversing with the people you meet in their language goes a long way toward bridging the cultural gap.
The Maasai people are the dominant ethnic group surrounding the Serengeti, and their culture is visible throughout Northern Tanzania, from the iconic red shukas which fables say lions have learned to fear, to the intricate beadwork which adorns the arms and necks of women and men.
Historically a nomadic group, in recent decades they have settled into villages and found a blend between maintaining their traditional lifestyles alongside adopting modern conveniences. It’s not uncommon to see a Maasai man in traditional dress with a mobile phone in his hand.
The Maasai are cattle-herders by tradition, and in their belief system, all cows in the world belong to them – yes, even the ones in your home country on a different continent.
Many of our Enduata team are Maasai and will gladly share stories about their cultural heritage, answer your questions and perhaps even show you how to throw a spear, or challenge you to a jumping competition (the traditional way that young warriors prove their agility).
A popular city to start your safari adventure from or to relax in for a couple of days after your time in the bush.
Arusha sits at the foot of Mount Meru, one of the highest mountains in Africa. It is the gateway to some of a Tanzania safari‘s most spectacular natural wonders, such as the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Arusha offers a range of activities, from hiking and wildlife viewing to cultural tours and coffee tastings.
Sanaa is definitely worth a visit if you’re in town. An incredible organisation which empowers people with disabilities through art with the purpose of giving back to the communities of Tanzania. You will recognise the blankets from our camps, which you might want to buy to take home as a souvenir.
