Tanzania in November

Short rains; herds stream back into the central and southern Serengeti.

• Northern circuit · Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengetifine

  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, Mikumihot

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

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

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

• Arusha26° / 13°, 10 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.

• Short rains

  Around November · Arusha

  A shorter, lighter wet spell than the long rains.

Crowds · Tanzania

Low

Prices · Tanzania

Medium

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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