The Journey
Expert advice, route comparisons, and cultural insights to help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime in Tanzania.
Is Zanzibar safe? Yes, with precautions. How to handle beach vendors, avoid common scams, respect local culture and enjoy a stress-free Zanzibar trip.
How to spot a legitimate Tanzania safari operator: TATO registration, normal deposit terms, written contracts, safe payment and avoiding scams.
What does a Tanzania safari really cost in 2026? An honest breakdown of daily rates, park fees and where your money goes — and how to keep it reasonable.
A month-by-month guide to the Great Migration in 2026 — where the wildebeest are, when the river crossings happen, and which camp to book for each phase.
AMS symptoms, Diamox, acclimatisation strategy, and the warning signs your guide should catch but sometimes doesn't. The complete altitude sickness guide for Kilimanjaro.
Which Tanzania parks hold all Big Five, the best season for each animal, and the honest odds of seeing all five on a single safari. A park-by-park breakdown.
A first-person honest account of Kilimanjaro summit night — midnight departure, Stella Point, Uhuru Peak at sunrise, and the descent. What to expect, what hurts, what's worth it.
Tanzania e-Visa 2026: who needs one, how to apply online, cost by nationality, processing times, and what to expect at Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam airports.
Honest, data-backed Kilimanjaro success rates by route and duration — Machame, Lemosho, Marangu, Northern Circuit, Rongai. Which route actually gets you to Uhuru Peak?
Full guide to the Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro — map, day-by-day itinerary, success rates, best time to go, and why it delivers the best Kilimanjaro experience available.
Let our local experts guide you through the process of choosing the perfect route and time for your adventure.