When to go · Tanzania
Tanzania in June
Great month. Dry season starts; Grumeti River crossings in the Western Corridor (variable).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Tanzania
- Prices
- High
- Tanzania
Verdict
Dry season starts; Grumeti River crossings in the Western Corridor (variable).
Weather in June
- 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 mountainfine
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, Pembafine
Humid; the masika rains Apr–May are heavy and several resorts close.
- Southern parks · Nyerere (Selous), Ruaha, Mikumibest weather
One long wet season Nov–Apr; many camps open only June–October.
- Western lakes · Mahale, Gombe, Katavi, Lake Tanganyikabest weather
Chimp trekking is easiest in the dry season when chimps come down the slopes.
- Arusha24° / 11°, 3 rain days
Festivals and holidays
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.
Northern dry-season safari and climbing peak
June to September · Arusha
The busiest, most expensive months for hotels, safari vehicles and Kilimanjaro permits.
Karibu Travel and Trade Fair
Late June or early July (moves yearly) · Arusha
Tanzania's tourism trade fair draws safari operators and hoteliers to Arusha; hotel rooms tighten for the week.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Tanzania
- Medium
- Prices · Tanzania
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in June
Rated best or good this month
Northern circuit
Best weather of the year (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti)
Southern parks
Best weather of the year (Nyerere (Selous), Ruaha, Mikumi)
Western lakes
Best weather of the year (Mahale, Gombe, Katavi, Lake Tanganyika)
Dry and cool; season starts.