Tanzania in February

Peak calving around Ndutu — predators close by; Zanzibar hot and dry.

• Northern circuit · Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengetibest weather

  Short rains Nov–Dec are light; long rains Apr–May close some camps. Migration position changes month to month.

• Kilimanjaro · Moshi, Marangu, the mountainbest weather

  Summit nights below −10 °C all year; best climbing Jan–Mar and Jun–Oct.

• Zanzibar and the coast · Stone Town, Nungwi, Paje, Dar es Salaam, Pembahot

  Humid; the masika rains Apr–May are heavy and several resorts close.

• Southern parks · Nyerere (Selous), Ruaha, Mikumirainy

  One long wet season Nov–Apr; many camps open only June–October.

• Western lakes · Mahale, Gombe, Katavi, Lake Tanganyikarainy

  Chimp trekking is easiest in the dry season when chimps come down the slopes.

• Arusha28° / 13°, 6 rain 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.

• Sauti za Busara festival

  Feb (check)

  Music festival in Stone Town; hotels fill.

• Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr big impact

  Lunar (moves each year)

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

• Arusha Declaration anniversary period check

  Around 5 February · Arusha

  Low-key local commemorations; not a major visitor event.

• Peak safari season start

  December–February · Arusha

  Southern Serengeti calving season draws safari traffic through Arusha; book lodges and vehicles early.

Crowds · Tanzania

Medium

Prices · Tanzania

Medium

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Rated best or good this month

• Northern circuit

  Best weather of the year (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti)

• Kilimanjaro

  Best weather of the year (Moshi, Marangu, the mountain)

• Arusha

  Hot and dry; good for the southern Serengeti calving season.