Green Season Safari in Tanzania

If you’ve ever dreamed of a safari in Tanzania, chances are you’ve heard that the “best” time to go is during the dry season—June to October. And yes, the dry season is truly lovely (which is why we’re hosting an escorted safari in October!).

But believe me—December and January hold a magic all their own.

At Booth Adventure Travel, we seek the soul of the wild—and that’s exactly what you’ll find in December: a special season full of life, color, and wonder that most travelers never experience.

A Vivid, green, Fresh World

By December, the first short rains have fallen and the landscape transforms from the golden tones of the dry season. What was dry and sparse in October becomes lush and vibrant. The grasses are fresh and rich in nutrients, the skies dramatic, and everything feels newly alive.

This is the Green Season at its finest.

The Great Migration Returns South

By the time of our safari in late December, the great herds of wildebeest and zebra have returned to the southern Serengeti and Ndutu region—preparing for the calving season.

Hundreds of thousands of animals gather on the short grass plains, instinctively drawn by the rains and the nourishment they bring. Predators know it too. This is the beginning of one of the most intimate and dramatic cycles in nature.

Baby Season Begins

There is something deeply moving about watching a wobbly-legged zebra foal take its first steps, or spotting a tiny newborn Thomson’s gazelle—still wet from birth—trying to keep up with its mother.

December is full of these quiet, beautiful moments: young impala hidden in tall grass, baby warthogs darting through puddles, and even young elephants still small enough to walk beneath their mother’s belly.

If you love storytelling, photography, or simply being present to the rhythm of life—this is your season.

Beautiful Light, Soft Skies

The clouds and occasional short storms bring rich, diffused light that photographers dream of. Moody skies, glowing sunsets, and that golden-green landscape that makes every photo sing.

If you're a wildlife photographer (or just love capturing moments on your phone), December offers beauty beyond imagination.

Warm Hospitality, Fewer People

Because early January fall just outside peak tourist season, the lodges become quieter—and the staff have more time to truly connect. It feels more personal. More peaceful. Like being welcomed home.

Join Us This December

We’ll be heading to Tanzania from December 26, 2025 to January 7, 2026, as the migration returns to the south. Our journey will explore Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, and the Ndutu region, where new life is on the horizon and big cats are never far away.

If you’ve ever longed to experience Africa when it’s alive, lush, and brimming with new beginnings—this is your chance.

Let December surprise you.

Let the rains awaken something in you.

Let Africa in.