Travel Guides
What Does Luxury Actually Mean on an African Safari?
On an African safari, luxury is mostly about what happens outside your tent. A beautiful...
7 Safari Nights and 5 in Zanzibar: Is It Enough?
The fifth night in Zanzibar is often the first one that feels completely unplanned. You...
Is a Private Safari Vehicle Worth the Extra Cost?
The lioness has finally lifted her head. For most of the morning, she has been...
How Many Safari Destinations Can You Fit Into Two Weeks Without Rushing?
In two weeks, most travellers can enjoy four or five bases in Tanzania without rushing...
How Do You Plan a Milestone Birthday Safari Without Making It Exhausting?
A milestone birthday safari in Tanzania works best when the birthday is not asked to...
Who Is Actually Operating Your Safari on the Ground?
The company you pay is not always the company that runs your safari. Many Tanzania...
Where Does Your Money Go When You Book a Safari Through an Overseas Agent?
A safari can be sold to you in London, New York, Sydney or Berlin, but...
How Early Should You Book a Tanzania Safari for 2027 or 2028?
For a Great Migration trip between July and October, book 12 to 18 months ahead...
The World’s Shortest War Ended in Under an Hour. Stone Town’s Story Did Not
Stand on Stone Town’s waterfront and it is easy to give the old buildings a...
The Famous Serengeti Lodge Can Be in the Wrong Place at the Right Time
The lodge looks perfect. Its photographs show a terrace over the plains, the reviews are...
The Safari Package Looks Easier. Here Is What It Quietly Decides for You
You have found a safari with the right parks, a comfortable looking camp and a...
Is Your Safari Packing List Too Long?
If your safari packing list includes a different outfit for every day, three pairs of...