Safari Guides & Travel Tips

Safari planning guides

Practical, sourced answers to the questions we are asked most — when to go, what it costs, what to pack and how to choose between Kenya and Tanzania — from our team in Nairobi.

Tanzania

26 October 2026 · 8 min read

The Great Migration: Month-by-Month Guide to When and Where to See It

Where the wildebeest herds usually are each month, the best time for Mara River crossings and calving, and how to choose between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara.

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Planning

26 October 2026 · 9 min read

How Much Does a Kenya Safari Cost? What You're Actually Paying For

A clear breakdown of Kenya safari costs: verified Masai Mara and KWS park fees as of October 2026, accommodation tiers, road vs air, seasonal pricing and extras.

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Planning

26 October 2026 · 9 min read

Planning Your First Safari in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical, step-by-step plan for a first Kenya safari: trip length, seasons, private vs group, flying vs driving, camps vs lodges, eTA and health rules, and getting a quote.

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Planning

26 October 2026 · 9 min read

Kenya or Tanzania? How to Choose Your First Safari

Kenya or Tanzania for your first safari? A fair comparison of wildlife, cost structure, crowds, migration timing, beach and Kilimanjaro add-ons, visas and yellow fever rules.

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Kenya

26 October 2026 · 9 min read

Amboseli: Why It's the Best Place to See Elephants in Kenya

How many elephants live in Amboseli, why they are so easy to watch, when Kilimanjaro is clearest and how to get there from Nairobi, with figures from the Amboseli Trust for Elephants.

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Tanzania

26 October 2026 · 9 min read

Ngorongoro Crater: A Complete Visitor's Guide

How big is Ngorongoro Crater, how likely is black rhino, what are the rules on the crater floor, and should you stay on the rim or in Karatu? Our practical guide.

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Photography

26 October 2026 · 9 min read

Safari Photography Tips: Camera Settings, Lenses and Light

Practical safari photography tips: which lens to bring, starting camera settings for wildlife, beanbags in the vehicle, golden hour in Kenya, balloon and phone tips, and the rules.

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Travel Tips

26 October 2026 · 8 min read

Kenya Safari Packing List: What to Bring (and What to Leave)

A practical Kenya safari packing list: what to wear, which colours to avoid, the 15 kg soft-bag rule on light aircraft, plastic bag rules, plug adapters and documents.

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