Planning your safari

Planning your safari Tanzania or Kenya: Which Is Better for a Safari? Tanzania and Kenya both offer superb safaris. How they compare on wildlife, parks, crowds, cost, beaches and mountains, and how to choose. October 17, 20262 min read Planning your safari Safari Vehicles in Tanzania: What to Expect Most Tanzania safaris use a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. How the vehicles work, seating, charging, and private versus shared vehicles. October 17, 20262 min read Honeymoons Tanzania Honeymoon: Safari, Beach and Romance A Tanzania honeymoon combines safari and beach in one trip. How to plan it, the best time, how long to stay and special touches… October 17, 20262 min read Planning your safari Tipping on Safari in Tanzania: A Simple Guide Tips are a normal part of a safari in Tanzania. How much to tip your guide, camp staff and others, when to tip and… October 17, 20262 min read

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10 days · Signature Machame Route Seven days on the mountain, with a day in Materuni first. 10 days Lemosho Route Eight days from the quiet western side. 10 days Rongai Route Eight days from the quiet northern side.

Planning your safari What to Do If Bitten by a Snake in Tanzania Snake bites are rare for travellers, but knowing the right first steps matters. What to do, what not to do and how help works… September 29, 20263 min read Planning your safari Tanzania National Park Rules Every Visitor Should Know Park hours, speed limits, staying in the vehicle, fees, drones and plastic. The rules in Tanzania's national parks and why they exist. September 29, 20264 min read Planning your safari Tanzania Weather by Season: A Region-by-Region Guide Temperatures and rainfall across Tanzania's safari parks, highlands, coast and Kilimanjaro, and how the weather changes through the year. September 29, 20264 min read Planning your safari Drone Rules in Tanzania: What Travellers Need to Know Flying a drone in Tanzania needs permits from several authorities, and national parks are off limits without special permission. Here is how it works. September 29, 20264 min read

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