Weather

The northern safari circuit sits at elevation (1,000–2,300m), keeping daytime temperatures moderate (20–28°C) even in the dry season, with cool mornings and evenings.

Zanzibar and the coast are tropical year-round — hot and humid, with the long rains (April–May) and short rains (November) bringing heavier, more frequent showers.

Kilimanjaro spans five climate zones on a single ascent, from tropical rainforest at the base to arctic conditions at the summit — pack layers regardless of season.