Special Serengeti Green Season Safari
A perfect season for photographers and nature lover's dream.
December to April transform the Serengeti into a lush, green paradise, a time known as the Green Season. For our naturalist guides at Africa Nature Photography, it is one of the most treasured times to be in the bush and share what nature can offer. The rains bring life to the land, painting the plains in vibrant shades of green, and the skies often glow with dramatic clouds and golden light, a dream for photographers and nature lovers alike.
This season offers a peaceful and more intimate safari experience. With fewer visitors in the parks, you have the chance to enjoy the beauty of Tanzania in quiet serenity, feeling as though you have the wild all to yourself. It’s a time when nature feels more alive, more personal, and more profound.
The Southern plains of Serengeti, Ndutu Forest and the surrounding are full of life and true adventure. This is the time when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest gather to the area to give birth, covering the land with young calves just days or hours old. With so many vulnerable young animals, predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and the opportunistic Jackals are never far, offering thrilling wildlife moments and storytelling scenes perfect for your safari experience.
In the Eastern plains of Serengeti, endless green plains stretch toward the horizon, dotted with rock outcrops known as kopjes, where you will find lions and cheetahs bask on top of these giant rocks and leopards sometimes rest in silence as they are a perfect breeding areas for them as the cubs can hide perfectly. These open areas offer dramatic views and a deep sense of space and freedom. The kopjes, rising from the grass like natural castles, become the perfect lookout points for wildlife and the perfect frame for your photographs.
The flourishing basing of the Ngorongoro Crater also shines in this season of the year, making the safari experience simply amazing. Its fertile floor becomes even more lush, with fresh grass attracting large herds of zebra, buffalo, and gazelle. Elephants, rhinos, lions, and countless bird species thrive in this natural beauty, making every game drive feel like a journey through a living Eden.
For photographers, the Green Season is filled with soft light, rich colors, and emotional stories unfolding every day. And for adventurous travelers, it is a chance to deeply connect with nature, enjoy the fresh air, quiet sunrises and sunset and witness life in its most tender and wildest forms.
If you are dreaming of an authentic safari experience that filled with beauty, emotion, and unforgettable moments, the Green Season in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro is a time you should not miss. It is one of those rare windows where nature reveals her gentle, powerful soul and memories are made to last a lifetime.
And tailor-make own Itinerary based on your time frame and preferences
5 Days | 4 Nights
best time : December - April
A journey to Ndutu Forest and the southern Serengeti plains, where the great Migration comes to life. Experience exciting game viewing and witness dramatic predator action in the wildlife rich regions.
8 Days | 7 Nights
best time : December -April
Enjoy enchanting game drive and cherished wildlife encounters, witnessing the great migration in Ndutu Forest, where thousands of wildebeest roam the southern Serengeti Plains.
