When to go to Lake Manyara. When Is the Best Time to Visit Lake Manyara in Tanzania? When vacationing in Tanzania, the goal is usually to go on a safari, to the beach, or both. As a general rule, the best time to visit Tanzania on safari is between July and October, when the weather is dry and sunny.

As the parks dry out, the shrubs grow less dense, making the animals easier to identify, but also forcing them to concentrate near the surviving water holes. Short rains fall in November (which can sometimes last into December, January, and March) before the long rains of April and May. However, December, January, and February remain ideal months to visit Tanzania.

Lake Manyara has a temperature of roughly 30 degrees Celsius in the months between wet seasons, which can be rather hot. In the winter months of June, July, and August, the temperature dips to 25 degrees, which may be slightly more comfortable. In terms of rainfall, the months between the traditionally wet months of November and April-May are quite dry.

Although there will be some rain in these months, it will be in the form of light showers rather than torrential downpours like in April, as evidenced by the rainfall vs. days raining numbers. December appears to have higher rainfall and more rainy days than November. Having saying that, don’t let the possibility of rain deter you from embarking on a safari of a lifetime! We recommend spending only an afternoon in Lake Manyara due to its small size. Instead, focus your safari budget on the northern stars of Ngorongoro and The Serengeti. Don’t let Lake Manyara’s microclimate affect your safari dates.