So, when is the best time to visit Nyerere National Park ? The dry season of July through October is the best time of year for the greatest overall concentrations of game in this park when wildlife congregates around the lakes. However, do not underestimate this park at any other time outside the rainy season of April & May as game viewing is very good in various areas throughout the year. December through February is a lovely time to visit too and is known as the Green Season, when the scenery is lush and green. February is a great time to see young being born with birding during this time of year being absolutely world class. Note that the presence and the absence of rain affects vegetation and water sources thus affecting movement and concentration of animals in the park and the sorrounding Selous Game Reserve. However, with many travelers coming for the wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park, the best time to visit for this spectacular event is from June to mid October. Although due to varying rainfall patterns, the timing does vary year to year.
Therefore, while making your plans to visit Nyerere National Park you may want to factor in the climate, the wildebeest migration and seasonal change in price inorder to meet your expectations.
The average temperatures in Nyerere National park vary very little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for most of the year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The warmest time of year is generally mid to late November where highs are regularly around 92°F (33.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 70.5°F (21.4°C) at night. The Park experiences bimodal rainfall season and the short rains fall in November and December and are followed by a partial drying out in January and February. Thereafter, the long rains follow ending in early May.
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It is further along in the rainy season, and there will be several days with short intervals of rain, usually in the afternoons. Daytime temperatures range close to 30°C/86°F, while night and early mornings average 22°C/72°F. | March and April are the rainiest months. Most days are wet, although it hardly ever rains for the entire day. The average maximum temp is usually 28°C/82°F and the minimum 21°C/69°F. | Most days are full of sunshine and have a clear sky. Afternoon temperatures are usually around 28°C/82°F. Night temperatures drop to about 19°C/66°F. | Beginning of the Wet season, although the exact start is hard to predict. Rainfall tends to be occasional and short (mostly in the afternoon) and probably won't hinder your safari. |
Weather patterns in Nyerere National Park are not as predictable as in years gone by so last minute variations are possible to experience.
Nyerere National Park is the Africa's Largest National Park ! The collection of wildlife both in diversity and abundance is just remarquable. The park host the famous ''Big Five'' and large numbers of Lichtenstein's hartebeests, waterbucks, elands, and bushbucks, in addition to leopards, crocodiles, and hyenas. Furthermore, this is among the few wildlife sanctuaries on the African continent where you will find the puku antelopes, the African wild dogs as well as the sable antelope. The park also provides habitat for a variety of birds with over 440 species having been recorded.
However for those visiting to watch as the great wildebeest migration unfolds in Serengeti National Park, the best time to visit is between June to October. Although the timings may vary from year to year due to rainfall patterns.
There are quite a number of factors that influence how much you will pay for your Nyerere National Park Safari Packages. This include:
a. The number of persons travelling: Obviously, when travelling in a group the cheaper it is for everyone, as you get to share the costs compared to when one or two persons are travelling. Also, depending on the ages of the children who are on the trip, it will affect the cost. Children under the age of 12 will pay a reduced cost compared to what adults will pay.
b. The season you are travelling: Prices tend to be high during the peak season which is normally during the wildebeest migration as more people visit the reserve making it more expensive to secure rooms. Peak season months are July to October. If you are on a limited budget best to avoid the peak season.
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July and August are the most expensive months to travel to Nyerere Park. September to October are equally expensive but due to higher room availability it is possible to enjoy slightly lower prices. The cheapest months to visit Nyerere National Park are April to mid June excluding Easter period.
c. Transportation: Depending on which mode of transport you prefer either flying or going by road, it will affect the cost. Flying to Nyerere is more expensive compared to travelling by road. For road transport, there are normally two types of vehicles that are used for safaris i.e Toyota Landcruisers or safari tour vans that carry upto 7 persons. Note that the landcruisers are more expensive than the tour vans but more comfortable. You hardly feel the rough road as you travel.
d. Type of accommodation: depending on your preference, you have an option to book for your accommodation either in lodges or tented camps. There are different classes of accommodation ranging from the very basic to midrange to the most luxurious depending on what you want.
e. Number of days on the safari: The cost for your safari is dependent on the number of days you are planning to be on safari. The more days you stay, the more you pay.
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