Serengeti in July

If you are considering Serengeti, July combines suitable weather with a strong experience.

Weather in Serengeti in July

Average highs in July are around 26°C, dropping to about 14°C at night. It is mostly dry this month.

What happens in July

Herds move north and west; Grumeti River crossings in the Western Corridor often occur around May-June.

Herds are in the northern Serengeti and Masai Mara, with Mara River crossings; timing shifts each year with the rains.

Experience quality this month is 5 out of 5, and visitor levels are peak season. This month falls within the best period to visit.

What to pack

• neutral-coloured layers
• insect repellent and long sleeves for the evening
• binoculars for distant wildlife

Serengeti through the year

Other good choices in July

• Akagera Rwanda
• Amboseli Kenya
• Kruger South Africa
• Madikwe South Africa
• Okavango Delta Botswana
• Pilanesberg South Africa

Serengeti in JuneBest safaris in JulySerengeti in August

Sources: TANAPA - Serengeti National Park · TANAPA - About Serengeti · Climates to Travel - Serengeti
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.