June
High SeasonDry Season Begins — Grumeti Crossings Start
June marks the start of East Africa's long dry season. The migration's herds push north through the central Serengeti, with the first river crossings at the Grumeti. Gorilla and chimp trekking both enter their prime dry window, and game viewing sharpens everywhere as grass shortens.
Grumeti CrossingsGorilla TrekkingBig Five
What’s Happening in June
◆Grumeti River crossings beginThe first, smaller river crossings of the migration season, with enormous resident crocodiles.◆Gorilla trekking dry season opensFirmer trails in Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park through September.◆Big Five viewing sharpensShorter grass as the dry season takes hold makes predators easier to spot.
Weather
Dry season begins — cooler mornings, clear skies, minimal rain.