Guides
Practical, first-hand guides to planning an African safari, from choosing a destination to what to pack.
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Reserve or Conservancy? Why the Maasai Mara Is Not a Choice Between Two Places
Guest contributor Marta Gras, co-founder of Enkopiro Camp in Ololasurai Conservancy, on why the Maasai Mara National Reserve and the community conservancies…
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Self-Drive vs. Guided Safari: Which Is Right for You?
Independence and budget, or expertise and access? An honest comparison of self-drive and guided safaris — how the answer changes by country,…
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Best Time to Visit: A Safari Season Guide by Country
Every reserve on the site rated month by month — 100 reserves across 12 countries, from Excellent to closed — plus a…
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Gorongosa National Park: Walking With Pangolins in Africa’s Great Comeback
Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park runs the country’s only pangolin rescue centre, where guests can walk beside rescued pangolins being returned to the…
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The Trip Everyone Asks About
How to combine Tanzania’s northern safari circuit with Zanzibar in 10 days — the route, the timing, real costs, and the trade-offs…
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Where to Stay in the Maasai Mara: The Three Areas Everyone Chooses Between
Sekenani, Talek, or Oloolaimutia? Guest contributor NJ Singh, co-owner of Mara Hilltop, breaks down the three areas everyone choosing a Maasai Mara…
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Victoria Falls: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to plan a trip to Victoria Falls — Zimbabwe vs Zambia, the viewpoints, when to go, activities and prices,…
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Kidepo Valley National Park: Uganda’s Wildest Corner
Uganda’s most remote park — wild, empty, and, with rhinos back in 2026, better than ever. The full guide: wildlife, when to…
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The Best Safari Books: A Reading List for the African Bush
An opinionated guide to the best safari books — 14 memoirs, wildlife classics and modern novels across East and Southern Africa, with…
