Safari de 5 jours en avion-brousse au Serengeti — Deux zones, quatre aubes

Strong shoulder month. All three zones deliver well. The southern plains excursion may coincide with calving herds moving through the Naabi area, adding a migration dimension to the resident game. Moru Kopjes at their photogenic best with green grass against grey granite. Flights reliable. Good value.

Météo

Warm days (28C), pleasant nights (16C). Dry break between short and long rains. Clear skies most mornings, occasional afternoon cloud build-up.

Points forts

• ✦Dry spell between rains — comfortable flying conditions and clear mornings
• ✦Seronera resident predators active year-round with lion and cheetah cubs from calving-season prey abundance
• ✦Southern plains day trip catches the edge of calving-season activity — wildebeest herds may be present near Naabi
• ✦Moru Kopjes lion prides active with cubs timed to prey abundance

Excellent photography month. The southern plains day (Day 4) is at its annual peak if calving herds are in the Naabi/Ndutu area — time it right and you drive into the heart of the calving spectacle. Even without migration herds, Seronera and Moru deliver their resident predators reliably. Green landscapes make every frame dramatic.

Météo

Warm (28C days). Mostly dry with occasional afternoon showers. Excellent flying conditions most days.

Points forts

• ✦Peak calving season — southern plains excursion may deliver massive wildebeest herds and intense predator action
• ✦Seronera predator density high with active hunting
• ✦Lush green Serengeti — dramatic photography with green grasslands and thundercloud backdrops
• ✦Moru black rhino sightings potentially easier as animals graze on fresh growth

Viable but less predictable. Morning flights and game drives are usually fine, but afternoon storms can cut short the Day 2 and Day 3 dusk sessions. Internal roads to Moru Kopjes can be muddy but remain passable. Green season discounts can be significant — 30-40% off high season rates at many camps.

Météo

Long rains arriving. Afternoon thunderstorms likely. Morning flights usually unaffected; afternoon departures may face delays.

Points forts

• ✦Long rains beginning — discounted green season rates across all tiers
• ✦Near-empty Serengeti across all three zones
• ✦Resident predators still active — Seronera leopards and Moru lions unaffected by rain

NOT RECOMMENDED for fly-in itineraries. The five-day format amplifies the weather risk — one cancelled flight or washed-out road disrupts the entire sequence. While the Serengeti remains open and wildlife is present, flight reliability and road conditions undermine the relaxed pace that defines this itinerary.

Météo

Heavy sustained rain. Bush flights may be delayed or cancelled. Afternoon thunderstorms daily. Internal Serengeti roads to Moru and Naabi can be challenging.

Points forts

• ✦Cheapest rates of the year — all tiers heavily discounted
• ✦Near-zero tourists across the entire Serengeti
• ✦Resident predators present in all three zones

NOT RECOMMENDED. Similar to April — flight reliability and internal road conditions are the concerns. Late May improves significantly but June is a much safer bet. The five-day duration means you need four consecutive days of reliable weather and roads, which April-May cannot guarantee.

Météo

Rains easing but thunderstorms still possible. Flight schedules stabilising by late May. Internal roads improving.

Points forts

• ✦Long rains tapering by late May
• ✦Greenest Serengeti scenery of the year
• ✦FlightLink low season fares available

One of the best months for this itinerary. Shoulder season pricing with peak season conditions. All three zones at high productivity — Seronera river corridor concentrating animals, Moru lions visible on thinning grass, southern plains offering excellent cheetah sightings. Flights fully reliable. Internal roads firm and fast.

Météo

Dry, clear skies. 27C days, 14C nights. Zero rain expected. Excellent conditions for bush flights and all-day game drives.

Points forts

• ✦Dry season begins — perfect flying weather and firm Serengeti roads
• ✦Vegetation thinning rapidly — predator spotting at its easiest across all three zones
• ✦Moru Kopjes lion prides highly visible on open grassland around the kopjes
• ✦Southern plains cheetah active on short grass

Peak season. Book flights and accommodation 3-6 months ahead. All three zones deliver spectacularly. Seronera leopards in sausage trees, Moru male lions patrolling territory at dawn, southern plains cheetah families hunting Thomson gazelle — the five-day format means you have time for all of it without rushing.

Météo

Dry and clear. 27C days, 13C nights. Perfect bush flight weather. No road concerns.

Points forts

• ✦Peak dry season — flawless conditions across all five days
• ✦Seronera Valley at maximum predator productivity
• ✦Moru Kopjes lion prides at peak visibility — dry grass around granite makes lions easy to spot
• ✦Southern plains cheetah hunts in broad daylight on bone-dry short grass

Excellent. While migration-focused tourists fly to northern Serengeti, the three zones on this itinerary — all in central and southern Serengeti — retain their resident predators with noticeably fewer vehicles around sightings. The five-day pace allows you to work the same kopjes at different times of day, building a portrait of pride behaviour.

Météo

Dry. 28C days, 14C nights. Flawless flying weather. Dusty afternoons on internal roads.

Points forts

• ✦Peak predator activity — Seronera at its productive best
• ✦Migration crowds head north to Kogatende, leaving Central Serengeti paradoxically quieter
• ✦Moru Kopjes black rhino potentially concentrated at remaining water
• ✦Hippo pools along Seronera River at their most active and dramatic

Excellent and slightly better value than Jul-Aug. Seronera River becomes a magnet — the Day 2 river session can be extraordinary as every species in the valley converges on permanent water. Moru and southern zones also benefit from dry-season concentration. Morning light particularly good for photography.

Météo

Dry and warming. 28C days, 15C nights. Excellent flying conditions. Internal roads dusty but firm.

Points forts

• ✦Late dry season — animals concentrated at water across all three zones
• ✦Predator kills frequent near Seronera River and Moru waterholes
• ✦Southern plains game concentrated at remaining water sources
• ✦Fewer tourists than July-August peak

Game viewing remains excellent. October heat makes midday rest essential — the relaxed five-day pace accommodates this perfectly. Dust is the main negative, concentrated in afternoon hours. Morning game drives across all three zones are outstanding. Flights reliable despite occasional afternoon cloud build-up.

Météo

Hot. 28C days, 16C nights. Dusty on the ground but clear for flying. Hazy afternoon horizons.

Points forts

• ✦Animals tightly concentrated at remaining water — peak for dramatic predator-prey encounters
• ✦Afternoon skies building toward short rains create dramatic photography backdrops
• ✦Moru and southern plains almost empty of other vehicles
• ✦Good predator activity across all three zones

Good value month. Short rains are manageable and rarely disrupt morning game drives or flights. All three zones accessible on internal roads. Migration herds may be passing through Central Serengeti en route south, adding bonus wildlife to the Seronera and southern plains sessions. Afternoon drives may be curtailed by showers on 1-2 of the 4 days.

Météo

Short rains — afternoon showers, usually brief. Mornings typically clear. Morning flights unaffected.

Points forts

• ✦Short rains refresh the landscape — green Serengeti in days
• ✦Migration herds returning through Central Serengeti may add spectacle to Seronera and southern plains days
• ✦Moru Kopjes dramatic with green grass against grey granite
• ✦Green season rates — significant savings across all tiers

Festive season pushes prices up despite shoulder conditions. Book well ahead for Christmas and New Year. Day 4 southern plains excursion is particularly rewarding if migration herds have arrived — you drive into the leading edge of the calving spectacle. All three zones green and photogenic. Flights generally reliable.

Météo

Clearing rains. 27C days. Flights mostly reliable. Occasional afternoon showers.

Points forts

• ✦Short rains clearing — green Serengeti with dramatic skies
• ✦Migration herds settling in southern Serengeti — Day 4 southern plains excursion may catch the leading edge
• ✦Festive season atmosphere at camps
• ✦Lush landscape photography