Safari and Kilimanjaro Blog

Neither is better for everyone; the right choice depends on your budget and travel style. Mid-range safaris, typically about $550 to $990 per person per day, offer comfortable lodges and tented camps in good locations. Luxury safaris, roughly $990 to $2,500 per person per day, add more exclusive settings, refined service and extra space. Both visit the same national parks and wildlife, and our blog compares the two styles in depth.

Choose a Kilimanjaro route by balancing scenery, acclimatisation, budget and the number of days you have. Longer routes such as Lemosho and the Northern Circuit give your body more time to adjust to altitude, while Machame offers varied scenery and Marangu provides hut accommodation. Rongai approaches from the quieter north side, and Umbwe is steep and direct. Our route guides explain each option so you can pick confidently.

The Serengeti wildebeest migration is the year-round movement of huge herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle following rain and fresh grass across the Serengeti ecosystem. The herds calve in the southern Serengeti around late January and February, move through the Western Corridor from late May, and cross the Mara River in the north from July to October. Our migration guides explain where to stay and when to travel for each stage.

Yes, you can combine a safari, a Kilimanjaro climb and a Zanzibar beach holiday in one trip, and many travellers do. A common order is to climb first, enjoy a few days of safari in the northern parks, then fly to Zanzibar to relax. Allow around two to three weeks for all three. Our blog shares sample combinations, and our team creates a private itinerary that flows smoothly between each part.

Yes, our articles are written by the Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris team in Arusha, drawing on daily experience planning safaris and climbs across Tanzania. We offer practical knowledge about parks, routes, lodges, seasons and local cultures, including respectful insight into Maasai, Hadzabe and Datoga communities. Articles are updated as conditions change, so you can rely on current guidance when planning your individual private tailor-made adventure in Tanzania.