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Practical guides to planning an East African safari, written from experience rather than from a brochure.

Best Time to Visit the Maasai Mara: A Month-by-Month Guide Latest

Best Time to Visit the Maasai Mara: A Month-by-Month Guide

The Mara is good all year, but it is good in different ways. Here is what each month actually delivers, including when the river crossings happen and when to avoid… 30 July 2026 · 2 min read
01 30 July 2026 · 2 min read

How Much Does a Kenya Safari Cost? A Straight Breakdown

Real figures for budget, mid-range and luxury safaris in Kenya, what drives the price up or down, and where it is worth…
How Much Does a Kenya Safari Cost? A Straight Breakdown
02 30 July 2026 · 2 min read

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Permits, Cost and What the Day Is Really Like

What a gorilla permit costs, how far ahead to book, how demanding the trek actually is, and how Uganda compares with Rwanda.
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: Permits, Cost and What the Day Is Really Like
03 30 July 2026 · 1 min read

Kenya or Tanzania: Which Should You Choose for a First Safari?

The two countries share an ecosystem and a border but make quite different trips. A frank comparison on cost, crowds, scenery and…
Kenya or Tanzania: Which Should You Choose for a First Safari?
04 30 July 2026 · 2 min read

What to Pack for an African Safari: A Practical List

What you actually need, what you can leave behind, and the luggage weight limits that catch people out on internal flights.
What to Pack for an African Safari: A Practical List
05 30 July 2026 · 2 min read

The Great Migration Explained: Where the Herds Are, Month by Month

The migration is a year-round circle, not a single event. Here is roughly where the herds are each month, and where to…
The Great Migration Explained: Where the Herds Are, Month by Month