Ngorongoro and Tanzania can be visited all year round, but some months are better depending on your travel interests. There are two main seasons in Ngorongoro. These are the dry season and the wet season. Each season comes in two phases. The dry season runs from December to February and from mid June to September. The wet season runs from October to November and from March to mid June.
The main dry season runs from July to September, and July is usually the first month of this period. Visiting Ngorongoro in July is popular because the weather is mostly dry, which makes travel and wildlife viewing easier. However, July mornings can be very cold, especially early in the day. Even though July falls in the dry season, there is no full guarantee that it will not rain. Light rain can still happen, mainly in the afternoons. This gives visitors a chance to plan their activities well, although the weather can still change.
Ngorongoro in July is a good time for game drives because animals gather around water sources. Roads are easier to use compared to the wet season. The grass is shorter, which helps visitors see wildlife more clearly. Days are usually sunny, while evenings and nights are cold, so warm clothing is important.
What to wear in Ngorongoro in July is very important. Avoid tight clothes and choose loose and comfortable clothing. Carry only what you need because most lodges and camps offer laundry services. The weather in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area can change at any time, so clothes should suit both warm and cold conditions.
Clothing to carry includes many T shirts, long sleeved shirts, several pairs of shorts, light long trousers, a jacket or jumper, a scarf, underwear, cotton socks, pyjamas, sneakers, sandals, a hat or cap, and swimming equipment if needed. Heavy gloves are more useful in the wet season but can help during cold mornings.
Other useful items include ATM cards, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, a torch or flashlight, mosquito repellent, vaccination certificates if required, a copy of your safari itinerary, some cash in different bills, your passport and travel documents, flight tickets, insurance papers, hand sanitizers, wipes, tissue paper, a camera with batteries and memory cards, snacks, and toiletries.
A small medical kit is also important. It should include basic first aid items such as medicine for stomach problems, headaches, burns, allergies, food poisoning, malaria prevention, and sleeping aids if needed. Always talk to your doctor and carry only what they advise.
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