East Africa Planning a Safari When to Visit
Great Migration by Month: Where the Herds Are and When
Where the herds usually are, month by month.
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East Africa Adventure Planning a Safari
Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari: What to Expect
The flight, the breakfast and what to ask before you book.
East Africa Multi-Country Safaris Planning a Safari
Tanzania or Kenya Safari: How to Choose Fairly
A fair comparison of the migration, scenery, crowds and logistics.
Tanzania Planning a Safari Visa & Entry
Tanzania Visa Requirements: E-Visa, Passport and Entry Basics
The e-visa, passport rules and what to check first.
Kenya Planning a Safari Visa & Entry
Kenya Visa Requirements: Travel Authorisation for Safari
Entry rules in general terms. Always check the official site.
Kenya National Parks Planning a Safari
Tsavo East and West National Parks: Red Elephants and Springs
Red elephants, springs and a short road to the coast.
East Africa Birding Planning a Safari
Best Time for Birding in East Africa, Month by Month
Match your dates to the birds, not just the weather.
Kenya Luxury & Private Safaris Luxury Safaris
Best Time to Visit Kenya: Month by Month for Safari
Dry season, rains and the migration, explained by month.
Wellness Safari Uganda: Lake Bunyonyi, Forest and Gorillas
Lake canoes, forest walks and one gorilla trek at a slow pace.
East Africa Gorilla Trekking Honeymoon & Couples
Rwanda Gorilla and Zanzibar Beach Safari: Route Guide
Trek to the gorillas, then rest by the Indian Ocean.
East Africa Gorilla Trekking Multi-Country Safaris
Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania Gorilla Safari: A 14 Day Plan
Gorillas in Rwanda, then the Mara and the Serengeti.
Tanzania Birding Planning a Safari
Tanzania Safari Itinerary: 5, 7, 10 and 14 Day Routes
Four sample routes, day by day, and how to adapt them.
Tanzania Getting Around Planning a Safari
Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Itinerary: 7, 10 and 14 Days
Day by day outlines for 7, 10 and 14 days.
East Africa Gorilla Trekking Planning a Safari
Gorilla and Beach Safari: Combine Gorillas with Zanzibar
Pair a forest trek with a few days on the coast.
East Africa Conservation Culture
Batwa Cultural Experience in Uganda: What It Is and How to Choose
A forest walk with Batwa hosts, and how to do it respectfully.
Uganda Chimpanzees Communities
Cultural Safari Uganda: Batwa, Buganda and Karamoja
Forest people, kingdoms, markets and cattle herders, linked to the parks.
Tanzania Adventure Planning a Safari
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari: Dawn Flight and Breakfast
A dawn flight over the plains, then a breakfast in the bush.
Cultural Safari Tanzania: Maasai, Mto wa Mbu and Stone Town
Maasai, Chagga and Swahili culture around the northern circuit and Zanzibar.
Kenya Behind the Safari National Parks
Masai Mara National Reserve: River Crossings, Cats and Camps
River crossings, big cats and quiet conservancies in Kenya.
Tanzania When to Visit Zanzibar & Beaches
Best Time for a Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
Seasons, migration, calving and sea clarity by month.
East Africa Gorilla Trekking Luxury & Private Safaris
Luxury Gorilla Safari: Lodges, Flights and Private Guiding
Where the best lodges are, how flights save days and how to spend longer with the gorillas.
East Africa Gorilla Trekking Multi-Country Safaris
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Gorilla Safari: Routes and Planning
Plains, craters and gorillas across three countries.
Tanzania Planning a Safari When to Visit
Best Time to Visit Tanzania: Month by Month for Safari and Zanzibar
Dry season, calving season, rains and Zanzibar weather.
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Planning a Safari
The Complete Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Where to trek, when to go, how permits work and what the hour with the gorillas is really like.
Uganda Family Travel Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking Age Limit: Can Children Go?
The age rule explained, and what children under fifteen can do instead.
Tanzania Mid-Range Safaris Planning a Safari
Mid-Range Safari in Tanzania: Lodges, Migration and Planning
Comfortable lodges, a private guide and the northern circuit at a measured cost.
Tanzania Budget & Costs Budget Safaris
Budget Safari in Tanzania: Camps, Group Trips and Planning
How to see Tanzania on a tighter budget: simple camps, shared trips and the right parks.
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