Field Notes From Tanzania
The Tanzania Safari Journal
First-hand advice from the guides and safari planners who live and work here: when to catch the Great Migration's river crossings, what summit night on Kilimanjaro really feels like, which Serengeti and Ngorongoro lodges are worth the splurge, and how to pair the bush with Zanzibar's beaches. Honest insight to help you plan a safari that goes far beyond the brochure.
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Safari Planning
Best Time to Visit Tanzania (Safari & Zanzibar Guide 2026)
If you're planning a safari, beach holiday, or mountain trek, one of the most important questions is:
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Responsible Travel
Sustainable Tourism: Eco Tips & Top Destinations in Tanzania
Sustainable safari travel protects the parks and people you came to see. These tips make sustainable safari travel in Tanzania easy.
Read the storyPlanning Advice From Our Team in Tanzania
Our Tanzania safari blog is written by our team in Arusha.
The Tanzania Safari Journal is where our guides and safari planners share what they know: when to go, what to expect and how to make the most of every day in the bush. You will find month-by-month advice on the Great Migration, guides to climbing Kilimanjaro, introductions to the people of northern Tanzania and ideas for combining a safari with Zanzibar.
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