Sirari in March

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (heavy rain can slow travel).

March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• JanuaryGreatInside Sirari's best window: Jan–Feb (dry, clear roads).
• FebruaryGreatInside Sirari's best window: Jan–Feb (dry, clear roads).
• JuneGoodOutside the best window (Jan–Feb (dry, clear roads)). Across Tanzania: Dry season starts; Grumeti River crossings in the Western Corridor (variable).
• JulyGoodOutside the best window (Jan–Feb (dry, clear roads)). Across Tanzania: Herds reach the northern Serengeti; first Mara River crossings around Kogatende; Kilimanjaro busy.

• SirariHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 8 days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr big impact

  Lunar (moves each year) · Tanzania

  Zanzibar and the coast slow down by day; big celebrations at Eid.

Crowds · Tanzania overall

Medium

Prices · Tanzania overall

Medium

Tanzania overall: Calving winds down; rains start late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sirari, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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