January 2012:
The weather is great for bird watching, trekking and game viewing in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania, as well as for Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda. In Tanzania, it is the calving season, when thousands of wildebeests and zebras migrate to the Southern Serengeti to give birth in the plains. The coast of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda is also dry & sunny, very good beach weather.

February 2012:
The height of the dry season in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda, hence excellent for bird watching and game viewing. In Tanzania, calving season, when thousands of wildebeests and zebras migrate to the Southern Serengeti to give birth in the plains. The coast of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda is also dry & sunny, very good beach weather.The weather is superb for trekking on Hills and Mountains in Kenya and Tanzania. Uganda and Rwanda good for Gorilla trekking.

March 2012:
It is still the dry season, but towards the end of the month, the rainy season begins in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, characterised by a mix of showers and rain. Until the end of the month, the weather is likely to be good for bird watching and game viewing in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda.

April 2012:
The rainy season in East Africa. This ushers in a beautiful green landscape, but due to long grass it’s more difficult to see animals, very good though for bird watching. After rains, clear skies and great views of the landscape and landmarks like mountains and horizons beyond. Uganda and Rwanda are experiencing heavy rains which can make gorilla trekking difficult due to rains and slippery ground.

May 2012:
May is still rainy season in East Africa the landscape is blossoming, covered with beautiful greenery, but spotting of wildlife is made less easy by long grass. In the Serengeti, you might be lucky to witness the fascinating spectacle of thousands of Wildebeest and Zebras crossing the crocodile infested Grumeti River together with their new born. For bird watchers, however, it is an excellent time as birds have plenty to eat while they breed and build their nests. After rains, clear skies and great views of the landscape and landmarks like mountains and horizons beyond.

June 2012:
By mid June the rains are usually over. The season is good for game viewing in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. In Tanzania the rains have brought lush ground for grazing and the animals are on the move. It is an excellent time to see the migration in the Western Serengeti in Tanzania, where there is a high likelihood to witness the fascinating spectacle of thousands of Wildebeests and Zebras crossing the crocodile infested Grumeti River together with their young calves.

July 2012:
Dry season and very good for game viewing in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. In Western Serengeti in Tanzania, you may still witness the migration of thousands of Wildebeests and Zebras crossings over the crocodile infested Grumeti River. Tarangire in Tanzania offers very good game viewing, as it experiences a mini migration. It is fairly cold in higher areas and often misty in the morning, sunny in the afternoons Uganda and Rwanda are good for Gorilla trekking. Kenya and Tanzania are excellent for trekking & climbing hills and mountain-ranges.

August 2012:
August offers great game viewing in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. More than one million Wildebeests and Zebras are migrating from the Northern Serengeti in Tanzania and into the bordering Masai Mara in Kenya. In Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is experiencing a mini migration and offer very good game viewing. High areas are likely to experience fairly cold and misty mornings.

September 2012:
Good for game viewing in Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda. Large herds of thousands of Wildebeests and Zebras have migrated from Serengeti to Masai Mara; at this time crossing the crocodile infested Mara River. Other parks in Kenya and Tanzania are dry and animals are seeking water holes making it easy to see wildlife. Tarangire, Tanzania offers very good game viewing, as it experiences a mini migration. A good time to see large herds of elephant in this park. It is less cold and the skies are clear, making for good views of the landscape. The conditions are good for trekking. Kenyan and Tanzanian coastal destinations are dry and sunny and very pleasant weather.

October 2012:
Excellent game viewing in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania. Fantastic views of the Migration in Masai Mara with thousands of Wildebeests and Zebras crossing the crocodile infested Mara River. Good season for trekking in Kenya and Tanzania and quite suitable for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda. Wind on the coast of Kenya and Tanzania calms down, hence good for diving, sailing and snorkelling.

November 2012:
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania experience short rains, but are still good for game viewing. The Kenyan and Tanzanian coasts are warm and good, but you should expect some showers. In Kenya, Lamu which is a World Heritage Site plays host to the Lamu Cultural Festival, a three day cultural extravaganza featuring a myriad of activities including donkey races, dhow races, traditional dances and theatre performances from both local and visiting artists sharing a united heritage.

December 2012:
December may be affected by short rains, but there is good game viewing in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania. New grass grows after the rains, drawing herds of thousands of Wildebeests and Zebras back to the Southern Serengeti.