One of our favorite countries in the world here at Thomson, and a top destination in the world, is Tanzania. To start, Tanzania is the premier safari destination in East Africa.  After being in Tanzania for just a short time it’s easy to understand why the country is so great. The people are incredibly kind and friendly, the landscape is vast and gorgeous, and the opportunity for wildlife viewing is breathtaking. This is something that families can experience any time of year when traveling to Tanzania. But just as anything in life, there are upsides and downsides when choosing what time of year to take a family vacation. One of the best times to visit Tanzania is during March. While the list of reasons is virtually endless, we’ve narrowed it down to five of the top reasons to visit Tanzania in March.

Zebra and Wildebeest Migration in the Southern Serengeti

Wildlife is always abundant in Tanzania; it’s one of its biggest draws. But in March the herds of zebras and wildebeest follow the light rains to graze on the tiny shoots of grass that sprout up just after the rain falls. This makes the herds predictable and always in a high concentration which draws out the nomadic predators like lions, hyenas, and cheetahs. It makes it near impossible to miss out on an amazing wildlife experience.

Calving Season

March is the tail end of calving season for wildebeest. Seeing the thousands of young gnus (baby wildebeest) is very special. Watching them get their legs underneath them and trotting around new to the world is a sight that not many people who go to Tanzania, get to see. This is truly unforgettable.

Everything is Cheaper

During March flights to visit Tanzania can be anywhere from $500 to over $1000 cheaper. The same goes for hotels, camps, and parks. This all helps bring the price of your trip down by about $3000 per person. Also, hotels, flights, camps, and parks are always more enjoyable with less of a crowd!

Europeans Tend Not to Travel to Tanzania in March

One of the worst parts of traveling to an astounding country with some of the best photo opportunities that you can find is battling other travelers for the perfect shot or trying to set the perfect frame with no one in the background. This is what makes traveling during low season or at off-peak times so desirable. The only reason March is less crowded is because Europeans tend not to visit Tanzania, for no specific reason, in March. Your family can go to a popular destination like Tanzania and feel at ease knowing there won’t be a ton of tourists.

Timing is Great

Many schools have one or two weeks off in March. This makes the timing to visit Tanzania great. When the kids are off from school and most other activities also on a hiatus, what better thing is there to do than go on safari? Whether you have a shorter break or a longer break we have a safari that will fit into your schedule!