End of the dry
Tanzania in October
Hot and very dry, until the short rains arrive late in the month.
- Season
- End of the dry
- Safari quality
- Very good. The animals gather around the water.
- How busy
- Moderate
The last of the dry season. Everything revolves around the remaining water, which makes for concentrated, predictable game viewing.
The migration in October
Northern Serengeti, beginning to turn
Starting the journey back south.
- What is happening
- The return begins
- Herd behaviour
- The herds drift south as the short rains get closer.
- Photography
- Dust and harsh light
- Where to be
- Lobo · Kogatende
Remember, the herds follow rainfall, not a calendar. This is where they usually are this month, based on recent years. Think of it as a planning guide, never a guarantee of what you'll see.
Where we'd go