The Journal
Practical advice from guides and consultants who spend most of the year out in the parks.
When to See the Great Migration, Month by Month
A practical calendar of where the herds are and which camps put you closest.
Destinations • June 2026Ngorongoro Crater: A First-Timer's Guide
How to plan a crater day that avoids the crowds and finds the black rhino.
Planning • June 2026What to Pack for a Tanzania Safari
The short, honest list — and the things you can safely leave at home.
Planning • May 2026Choosing Between the Northern and Southern Circuits
Two very different Tanzanias, and how to decide which one suits you.
Photography • May 2026Photographing Wildlife in Harsh Midday Light
Field techniques from our photographic guides for the hours most people nap.
Kilimanjaro • April 2026Kilimanjaro Routes Compared: Machame vs Lemosho
Summit success rates, scenery and acclimatisation profiles side by side.
Family • April 2026Safari with Children: What Actually Works
Drive times, lodge choices and keeping young travellers engaged.
Culture • March 2026The Hadzabe of Lake Eyasi
Visiting one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in East Africa, respectfully.
Planning • March 2026Understanding Tanzania's Park Fees
Where your money goes and why safari pricing looks the way it does.
Seasons • February 2026Green Season Safari: The Case for March and April
Fewer vehicles, dramatic skies and much lower rates.
Zanzibar • January 2026Zanzibar Beyond the Beach
Stone Town, spice farms, Jozani forest and the reefs off Mnemba.
Wildlife • January 2026Big Cats of the Serengeti
Where to find lion, leopard and cheetah across the seasons.
Planning • December 2025How Many Days Do You Need in Tanzania?
Honest guidance on five, seven, ten and fourteen day trips.
Experiences • December 2025Balloon Safaris: Worth the Early Start?
What the flight is really like and when to book it.
Conservation • November 2025Responsible Safari Travel in Tanzania
Conservation fees, community employment and choosing operators well.
Wildlife • November 2025Birding Hotspots Across Tanzania
Rift lakes, miombo woodland and coastal forest specials.
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