Travel Guides
Field notes, season guides and honest advice on travelling in East Africa - written by the people who run the trips.
Understanding Safari Vehicle Types and Camp Styles
A plain-English guide to the safari vehicle types and camp styles you'll be choosing between, and how to match them to what you actually want.
Family Safari Tips: Traveling with Kids in East Africa
Practical, honest advice for planning a safari with children, from age limits to choosing camps that are actually built for families.
Combining a Safari with a Beach Holiday on the Kenyan Coast
Why pairing a Kenya safari with time on the coast works so well, and how to sequence and pace the two halves of your trip.
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda: What to Expect
What a day of gorilla trekking in Uganda or Rwanda really involves, from permits and fitness to the hour you'll never forget.
What to Pack for an East Africa Safari
What to actually pack for an East Africa safari, from luggage limits on light aircraft to the small items people always forget.
Kenya vs Tanzania: Choosing Your Safari Country
Kenya and Tanzania share the same ecosystem but offer very different trips. Here's how to actually decide between them, or combine both.
When Is the Best Time to See the Great Migration
The wildebeest migration moves on rainfall, not a fixed calendar. Here's a realistic month-by-month guide to where the herds are likely to be.
A First-Timer’s Guide to the Maasai Mara
Everything a first-time visitor actually needs to know about the Maasai Mara — where to stay, how many days to plan, and what nobody tells you…
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