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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

30 July 2026 · 2 min read

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…

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How Much Does a Kenya Safari Cost? A Straight Breakdown

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 spending more.

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

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.

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

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 logistics.

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What to Pack for an African Safari: A Practical List

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.

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

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 be to see them.

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Hello world!

22 July 2026 · 1 min read

Hello world!

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