Every year, millions of zebra, wildebeest and other antelope migrate across the mighty plains of East Africa in search of better grazing. This annual pilgrimage is known as the Great Migration, and to witness it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that should top the bucket list of every safari enthusiast. The mobile nature of the migration means that planning a trip around the spectacle can be tricky, however. Making sure that you're in the right place at the right time is key - so in this article, we take a look at the best locations and seasons for viewing the migration in Tanzania and Kenya. What Is the…

Are you constantly adding things to your bucket list? You probably have tons of once-in-a-lifetime trips that you’re dying to take. It can be hard to decide where to go next when there’s such a variety of bucket-list adventures, from sipping fancy French wine under the Eiffel Tower to roughing it on an African safari. If you’re looking for a trip full of animals and adventures, there’s nothing better than an African safari. You’ll get the opportunity to see rhinos, lions, and wildebeest and learn all about the Serengeti. But, no two countries are the same. So, what is the top safari destination in…

In this article I share 11 tips and advice on how to prepare for and get the most of a safari to Tanzania based on my experience. 1. Best Time To Go While much of the year is suitable there are some key times you should plan to go to get the best experience, and see animals easier. Experts recommend visiting in the dry season, which runs from June to October. During this time the animals are easier to find and see as they have to concentrate around waterholes and rivers, and there is less vegetation for them to hide in. There are fewer mosquitoes at this time of the year, because there is almost no rain. Skies are clear and most…

A trip to Mount Kilimanjaro should be well planned, and well prepared. Here, we tell you in detail everything worth knowing about climbing Kilimanjaro. We speak from our personal experience, and provide you with our in-depth research regarding preparation, equipment, particularities of the country, and much more. At last, we give you practical tips and tricks for your expedition to the roof of Africa. 1. When to go. There are different seasons in Tanzania but not like the winter & summer season as we know it from Europe or North America. Due to its proximity to the Equator the year is divided into wet and dry season.…