Tanzania year-round guide

Africa · April

Best time to visit Tanzania in April 🇹🇿

April in Tanzania is off-season — extreme weather or closures. generally a tough month — extreme heat, monsoon, deep cold or widespread closures. Plan carefully or pick another country.

Tanzania year at a glance

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The absolute peak months for Tanzania are January, February, June, July, August, September, December. April isn't one of them — consider shifting your dates or seeing alternatives below.

What Tanzania is like in April

Serengeti & northern circuit: Jun–Oct dry season; calving Jan–Feb. Kilimanjaro: Jan–Feb & Jul–Sep. Zanzibar: Jun–Oct & Dec–Feb.

Insider tip

Climbing Kili in Jan–Feb has clearer summits and fewer crowds than the Jul–Sep peak.