Planning · 9 min read
Best Time to Go on Safari in Tanzania: A Month-by-Month Guide
There is no bad month for a Tanzania safari — only months that suit different travellers. Here is what each one actually looks like on the ground.
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Tanzania safari guide
Everything we get asked on the road, written down properly. New articles every week.
Planning · 8 min read
How Much Does a Tanzania Safari Cost? Real Prices Explained
Quotes for the same itinerary can vary by a factor of ten. Here is exactly where the money goes, and what a fair price looks like.
Planning · 7 min read
How Many Days Do You Need for a Safari? 2, 3, 5 or 7
The right length depends on one thing above all: whether you want to include the Serengeti.
Wildlife · 8 min read
The Great Migration: Where the Herds Are Each Month
The migration is not an event with a date. It is a continuous 800-kilometre loop, and knowing where it is decides where you should sleep.
Parks · 6 min read
Serengeti vs Ngorongoro: Which Should You Visit?
One is vast and unpredictable, the other compact and almost guaranteed. They are not really competitors.
Travel Tips · 6 min read
Budget Camping vs Lodge Safari in Tanzania
The game drives are identical. Everything that differs happens after dark.
Volunteering · 6 min read
Combining Volunteering and Safari in Tanzania
This is how Fruits & Love started: volunteers with a free weekend and a country full of national parks two hours up the road.
Travel Tips · 5 min read
What to Pack for a Tanzania Safari
Almost everyone brings too many clothes and not enough layers. Here is what actually gets used.