Advice from the road

The Great Migration, Month by Month

Where the wildebeest herds move through the year, and how to time your visit for the calving, the plains crossings, and the Mara River drama.

The Only Tanzania Safari Packing List You Need

Best Time to Visit Tanzania for Safari

Dry season versus green season, month by month, and how to choose the right time for wildlife, value, and the experience you want.

Ngorongoro Crater: A Complete Visitor's Guide

The world's largest intact volcanic caldera holds one of Africa's densest concentrations of wildlife. Here is how to make the most of a day on the crater floor.

Tarangire National Park: Elephants, Baobabs and Fewer Crowds

Often skipped on a rushed itinerary, Tarangire rewards those who linger with huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Here is why it belongs on your trip.

First Time in the Serengeti: What You Need to Know

The Serengeti is vast and varied. Here is how to understand its regions, time your visit, and get the most from Tanzania's most famous park.

Which Kilimanjaro Route Should You Choose?

Machame, Marangu, Lemosho or Umbwe? A guide to the main Kilimanjaro routes, their difficulty, scenery, and summit success rates.

How Much Does a Tanzania Safari Cost?

An honest breakdown of what drives safari pricing, from park fees to accommodation tiers, and how to get the best value for your budget.

The Big Five: Where to See Them in Tanzania

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Where and how to find each of Africa's Big Five on a Tanzania safari.

Combining a Safari with Zanzibar: The Perfect Pairing

Why finishing your safari on Zanzibar's beaches is the ideal way to end a Tanzania trip, and how to plan the combination.

Planning a Family Safari in Tanzania

Safaris can be wonderful for children with the right planning. Advice on ages, pacing, accommodation and keeping young travellers engaged.

Safari Photography: Practical Tips for Better Photos

You do not need professional gear to bring home wonderful safari photographs. Field-tested advice on timing, settings, and working with your guide.

Our Favourite Sundowner Spots

Conservation and Your Safari Dollar

Zanzibar Beyond the Beaches

Malaria Prevention for Travellers

Best Lenses for Safari Photography

Cultural Etiquette in Tanzania

Walking Safaris Explained

The Great Migration Month by Month

Luxury Camps Worth the Splurge

Solo Travellers on Safari

How Long Should a Safari Be

Serengeti vs Maasai Mara

Green Season Safaris: The Case For Going

What Vehicles We Use and Why

Tanzania Visa and Entry Requirements

Safari Health and Vaccinations Explained

Chimpanzee Trekking in Mahale

The Southern Circuit: Ruaha & Nyerere

Tree-Climbing Lions of Lake Manyara

Tarangire's Elephants and Baobabs

A Day in the Life on Safari

Budget Safaris Without Cutting Corners

Why a Private Safari Beats a Group Tour

Birdwatching in the Northern Circuit

Meet the Maasai: Culture on Safari

Combining Safari with Zanzibar

Kilimanjaro: Which Route Should You Choose

Understanding the Calving Season in Ndutu

Photographing the Migration River Crossings

Honeymoon Safaris in Tanzania

Family Safaris: Making It Work with Kids

Best Time to Visit the Serengeti

What to Pack for a Safari

Ngorongoro Crater: A Complete Guide

The Big Five and Where to Find Them

A First-Timer's Guide to Tanzania Safaris

When to See the Great Migration