Travel guides
Read before you go.
Practical East Africa safari guides from our Nairobi team: when to go, costs, the Great Migration, border crossings, travelling with children and arriving in Nairobi.
Planning
When to visit Kenya for a safari
Kenya's seasons month by month: the dry seasons, the long and short rains, when the migration reaches the Maasai Mara, and how to choose dates for your safari.
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Comparison
Maasai Mara vs Serengeti: how to choose
The Maasai Mara and the Serengeti are two halves of one ecosystem. How they differ in size, access, cost and migration timing — and when to visit both.
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First timers
Your first East African safari: what to expect
A practical guide to your first safari in Kenya or Tanzania: what a typical day looks like, vehicles, what to pack, health and money, and how to choose an itinerary.
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Budgeting
How much does a Kenya safari cost?
What goes into the price of a Kenya safari — park fees, accommodation, vehicles and season — with real examples from our published budget itineraries.
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Practical
Why we use 4x4 Land Cruisers on safari
What travelling in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof means on an East African safari: seating, viewing, comfort, rough roads and private versus group-joining trips.
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Practical
Crossing between Kenya and Tanzania on safari
How overland safaris cross between Kenya and Tanzania at Namanga and Isebania, what happens at the border and what documents you need.
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Planning
How many nights should you spend in the Maasai Mara?
One, two or three nights in the Maasai Mara? What each option gives you, and when it is worth staying longer.
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Family
Going on safari with children
How to plan a family safari in East Africa: choosing parks, pacing the drives, age limits for activities and practical tips.
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Wildlife
The Great Migration: where and when
A month-by-month guide to the wildebeest migration across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, calving season, river crossings and how to plan around them.
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Practical
What happens when it rains on safari?
How rain affects game drives, roads and your itinerary in East Africa — and why the green season can be a good time to travel.
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Practical
Arriving in Nairobi before your safari
Practical tips for arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where to stay, and how safari pick-ups work in Nairobi.
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