Kenya’s 2024 Park Fee Increase
Kenya's game reserves and national parks, including the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, are increasing park entry fees as of 1 January 2024. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) oversees twenty-five…
How much does an African safari cost?
The following article applies to our safaris. Not our tours. An African safari is one of the most exciting and memorable adventure holidays you will ever experience. What is a…
Best Places To See Chimpanzees in The Wild
Most people think that if they want to see chimpanzees in the wild, they can just travel to Africa and look around in the forest. That could not be further…
What factors contribute to a poor safari experience?
What factors contribute to a poor African safari experience? Going on an African safari in the wrong places at the wrong time of year can be utterly disastrous. Nothing compares…
Binoculars for an African safari
Binoculars are the most essential item you should pack for an African safari. We frequently advise guests that if they have to choose between a camera and binoculars, then take…
A guide to wildlife areas in Kenya
Masai Mara National Reserve The Masai Mara National Reserve is the most popular destination in Kenya. Sometimes spelled ‘Maasai Mara’, it is correctly spelt ‘Masai Mara’ as Maasai refers to…
Age Restrictions for Children on a Botswana safari
Botswana has more age restrictions for children compared to other safari destinations in Africa. Due to remoteness and most camps in Botswana not being fenced, every lodge and camp has…
Activities on an African Safari
Activities on an African safari. There is a wide range of activities available on your safari in Africa. Virtually anything you can imagine is available. Most safaris focus their activities…
A guide to wildlife areas in Tanzania
Northern Circuit Mount Kilimanjaro Mt Kilimanjaro is located inside the Kilimanjaro National Park and is Africa’s highest mountain at 5,896m. It is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world,…
What is the difference between High Season and Low Season?
What is the difference between high season and low season? You may hear about the different seasons in Africa, and although they still have Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring, the…
Gorilla Trekking: Uganda vs Rwanda?
Gorilla Trekking. Uganda and Rwanda provide similar, yet slightly different, gorilla trekking experiences. Besides gorilla trekking permit cost, the main distinction between Uganda and Rwanda is that mountain gorillas in…
When is a good time to travel to Rwanda?
The best time to visit Rwanda is during the dry season, which typically runs from early June to mid-October. This period offers the most pleasant weather with lower chances of…