Safari Journal
Planning guides, seasonal advice, and field notes from our Nairobi-based experts, written for travellers from around the world.
Best Time to Visit the Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara is extraordinary in every season: but timing your visit right makes the difference between a good safari and an unforgettable one.
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Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: What to Expect
Spending one hour with a family of wild mountain gorillas is, without exaggeration, a life-changing experience. Here is everything you need to know before you go.
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Kenya vs Tanzania Safari: Which Is Right for You?
This is the question we are asked more than any other. The honest answer? Both are extraordinary: but they suit different travellers and different moments.
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The Ultimate Africa Safari Packing List
Our guides have spent thousands of days in the bush. Here is exactly what they tell every client to bring: and what to leave behind.
Read ArticleThe Great Migration: A Complete Guide
No wildlife spectacle on earth compares to it. More than 1.5 million wildebeest: along with 200,000 zebra and 300,000 gazelle: complete a relentless annual loop across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing.
Read ArticleBooking Your Africa Safari for Summer 2027: Why Now Is the Right Time
Summer 2027 is closer than it feels: and the finest safari camps in East Africa are already taking reservations. Here is everything you need to know to secure the trip you have been dreaming about.
Read ArticleVaccinations & Health Prep for an East Africa Safari
Staying healthy is the foundation of a great safari. The good news: with a little preparation, health concerns rarely affect well-prepared travellers in East Africa. Here is exactly what you need to know.
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East Africa in November, December & the New Year: A Season Worth Discovering
November through May is East Africa's most underestimated safari window. Fewer vehicles, lower rates, a lush landscape and some of the year's finest wildlife moments. Here is exactly what each month delivers.
Read ArticleTanzania vs Kenya Safari in 2027: The Park Fee Gap That's Changing Where People Go
Kenya's Maasai Mara recently raised its park fees to $200 per person per day. Tanzania's Serengeti sits at $180. We break down what that means for your safari budget: and why Tanzania's northern circuit now offers arguably the best value in East Africa.
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Travelling to Kenya in 2027: Safari Safety, Elections and What You Actually Need to Know
Kenya holds general elections every five years in August. If you're planning a safari in 2027 and wondering what that means for your trip, here's an honest, on-the-ground answer from a team that has operated through every election cycle since 2017.
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