Best Time to Visit Serengeti National Park

June to October

Months to avoid: March to May (long rains, roads become impassable, some camps close)

Recommended stay: 5-7 days

Plan Serengeti National Park for June to October. Give it 5-7 days. The window to avoid is March to May (long rains, roads become impassable, some camps close).

What the season gets you

• The Great Migration is the most spectacular wildlife event on Earth
• Big Five sightings are almost guaranteed with a good guide
• Hot air balloon over the plains at sunrise is unforgettable