Travel guides
Plan your Tanzania trip
Practical, honest guides to the parks, the coast and the mountain — when to go, what to book, and how to put a trip together.
The Best Kilimanjaro Route — An Honest Comparison
Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Rongai, the Northern Circuit and Umbwe compared honestly — scenery, crowds, acclimatisation and who each route really suits.
How Many Days Do You Need in the Serengeti?
How many days to spend in the Serengeti, which region to base yourself in by season, and how the park's areas differ — an honest planning guide.
A Ngorongoro Crater Safari — What a Day on the Floor Is Really Like
What a day inside the Ngorongoro Crater actually involves — what you'll see, the timing and permits, the cold rim, and whether one day is enough.
Great Migration in the Serengeti — When to Go and Where
A month-by-month guide to following the Great Migration through the Serengeti, and how to pick a camp that puts you where the herds are.
Tarangire Safari Guide — Elephants, Baobabs and the Best Season
What makes Tarangire worth a stop — its elephants and baobabs, the dry-vs-green season trade-off, and how to fit it into a northern-circuit safari.
Best Beaches in Zanzibar — Which One Is Right for You
An honest guide to Zanzibar's beaches — Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje, Jambiani, Matemwe and more — including the tides, the vibe and who each one really suits.
Best Things to Do in Zanzibar After a Safari
The beaches, boat trips, spice farms and Stone Town experiences worth your time on Zanzibar — how to spend a week winding down once the safari is over.