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How to Book a Safari in Tanzania Without Comparing the Wrong Things

The first quotation for a Tanzania safari often creates more questions than it answers. The...
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3 Days in Zanzibar: The Perfect Short Itinerary

Three days in Zanzibar are workable, but only when “three days” is understood honestly. This...
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11 Best Hotels in Zanzibar

“Beachfront” gets used loosely in Zanzibar hotel descriptions. Sometimes it means sand directly outside the...
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Lake Natron & Ol Doinyo Lengai: Location, Facts and How to Visit

Lake Natron Tanzania looks like it should be empty. The water can run rust red...
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Safari and Beach Holidays in Tanzania: The Decisions That Shape the Trip

Almost every description of safari and beach holidays in Tanzania makes the combination sound effortless:...
January through December, followed by best months for dry weather, green scenery, photography, fewer vehicles, families and combining Ngorongoro with the Serengeti.

Which Month Is Best for Ngorongoro Crater?

Ngorongoro does not have a bad wildlife month. It has different versions of the same...
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Zanzibar During El Niño: A Practical Guide to the Island in the Rain

Zanzibar does not become colourless when it rains. The sea remains warm, palms shine against...
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Tanzania Safari During El Niño: A Practical Guide

The storm may last forty minutes. Its consequences can shape the next two days. Dust...
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Tanzania in June: Safari, Weather & Migration

June is Tanzania’s hinge month. The long rains retreat, roads begin to firm, seasonal camps...
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Crater Rim or Forest Retreat: Where Should You Stay in Ngorongoro?

There is no single best place to stay in Ngorongoro. There is a best location...
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Tanzania in May: The Green Season Most Travellers Miss

May is the month that gets dismissed too quickly. It sits inside Tanzania’s long-rain season...
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Uganda or Rwanda: Which Gorilla Trek Is Actually Right for You?

Uganda is usually the less expensive choice. Rwanda is usually the simpler one. That sounds...