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Serengeti Wildebeest Migration , April-August
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Wildebeest Calving Season , February
January
The weather almost everywhere is hot, especially along the coast. It's also dry in
most areas, including on Kilimanjaro, and this dry, warm season from December into
February can be an ideal time to scale the mountain.
February
The weather continues hot, but in parts of the country, the rains are falling which
means green landscapes, flowers and lots of birds.
SAUTI ZA BUSARA
This three-day music and dance festival is centred around all things Swahili, traditional and
modern; dates and location vary. Check www.busaramusic.com for details.
WILDEBEEST CALVING SEASON
In one of nature's greatest spectacles, over 8000 wildebeest calves are born each day in the
southern Serengeti, although about 40% of these die before they are four months old.
ORCHIDS, KITULO NATIONAL PARK
The blooms of orchids (over 40 species have been identified) as well as irises, geraniums
and many other wildflowers carpet Kitulo Plateau in Tanzania's Southern Highlands. It's the
rainy, muddy season here, but hardy, well-equipped hikers will be rewarded.
KILIMANJARO MARATHON
This marathon is something to do around Kilimanjaro's foothills, in case climbing to the
mountain's top isn't enough; it's held in February or March, starting and finishing in Moshi,
with a half-marathon and a 5km fun run also available. See www.kilimanjaromarathon.com .
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