The Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris blog is a free library of practical guides for planning a Tanzania safari, a Kilimanjaro climb or a Zanzibar beach escape. Written by our Arusha-based team, articles explain what to expect on safari, how luxury and mid-range trips differ, how to choose the right Kilimanjaro route and when to follow the Great Migration. You will also find park guides, packing advice, cultural insights and travel tips. Use the blog to build confidence before you start designing your individual private tailor-made adventure with our specialists.
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Pack lightweight neutral clothing, warm layers, a rain jacket, walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera and your travel documents, in a soft bag of about 15 kg for light-aircraft flights.
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Before a Tanzania safari, you need a valid passport, the correct visa, suitable travel insurance and advice from your doctor or a travel clinic about vaccinations and health precautions. It also helps to understand the seasons, the parks you want to visit and the type of accommodation you prefer. Our blog covers each topic in detail, from packing lists to safari etiquette, so you arrive prepared for your private tailor-made trip.
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.
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