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7 guides

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  Great Migration · 3 min read

  The Great Migration: a month-by-month guide

  How the Great Migration moves through the Serengeti and Maasai Mara through the year, what drives it, and how to plan a safari around it realistically.

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  Safari Planning · 3 min read

  When to go on safari in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

  A season-by-season guide to safari timing in East Africa: dry seasons, rainy seasons, the Great Migration, gorilla trekking and mountain climbing.

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  Destinations · 3 min read

  Kenya or Tanzania: which safari is right for you?

  An honest comparison of Kenya and Tanzania for a safari: parks, distances, styles of travel, budgets, and how to combine the two.

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  First Safari · 3 min read

  Your first safari: what to expect and how to prepare

  A practical guide to a first East African safari: game drives, vehicles, a typical day, what to pack, health and tipping.

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  Safari Planning · 3 min read

  Safari costs explained: what shapes the price

  What affects the cost of an East African safari, including park fees, accommodation, vehicles, season and group size, and why some prices are on request.

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  Gorilla Trekking · 3 min read

  Gorilla trekking in Uganda: a practical guide

  How gorilla trekking works in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: permits, the trekking day, fitness, what to bring and how to combine gorillas with chimpanzees.

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  Mountain Climbing · 3 min read

  Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya: choosing your climb

  Comparing Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya for trekkers: summits, routes, scenery, difficulty, acclimatisation and the best seasons to climb.

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