Travel blog
Notes from the road, written by our guides and trip planners in Arusha.
The Great Migration, month by month
Where the herds actually are in January versus August — and why booking the wrong month costs you the crossings.
7 min read · July 18, 2026
Choosing a Kilimanjaro route without regretting it
Machame, Lemosho, Marangu or Rongai: what the summit statistics actually say about each one.
6 min read
What to actually pack for a Tanzania safari
Skip the safari-costume shopping spree. Here's the short list that survives dust, cold mornings and a 15 kg bush-flight limit.
5 min read
Why Zanzibar belongs at the end of your safari
Six days of 5am starts earns you a beach. A practical guide to combining the north circuit with the coast.
5 min read
Ruaha and Nyerere: Tanzania's wild south
Boat safaris, walking safaris and almost no other vehicles. Why the south deserves your second trip.
6 min read
How to travel here without leaving a mess
Community camps, fair porter wages and the questions worth asking your operator before you pay a deposit.
4 min read