Tanzania Safari in June: Weather, Wildlife and Crowds

June is when the dry season properly returns, and with it, the first of the migration's river crossings. The Grumeti River crossings in the western corridor typically begin this month — a genuine river-crossing spectacle, and one with noticeably fewer vehicles than the more famous Mara crossings later in the year. Dry conditions make road travel between parks considerably easier and more comfortable than the rainy months, which matters if your itinerary covers more than one park. It's also the point in the calendar where demand starts climbing, and pricing along with it — June sits right at the start of the high season rather than in the thick of it, so it's worth booking ahead of the July-September rush if this timing suits you. For travelers who want a genuine migration river crossing without the peak-season crowds at the Mara, June and the Grumeti specifically are worth strong consideration. See our guide to the Grumeti River crossings, or browse our safari itineraries to plan around this window.