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East Africa represents the archetypal safari to most.    

Tanzania and Kenya are definitely Africa's most popular wildlife destinations and you'll find a host of inexpensive to cheap "safari packages" and "safari-beach combinations".  (Unfortunately we don't try to compete in this market.)

We operate with a specific selection of camps and guides in both Tanzania and Kenya - our focus is predominantly on small group and privately guided trips particularly in the Serengeti, Selous, Ruaha, Katavi and Mahale... 

The trick to a planning a successful safari in the region invariably comes down to guiding standards and achieving a balance between affordability and "crowd avoidance"...

Tanzania

  • Ideally based on either a "northern circuit" out of Arusha or a "southern circuit" out of Dar es Salaam.  
  • Seasonal variations are a critical component in planning.  The Serengeti migration is ideally viewed between mid-December and the end of May.  The dry season between June and November is a good time to get into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro to avoid the crowds.
  • The Ruaha and Selous are probably the closest we can get to the perfect safari spots in Tanzania - accessible in August, September and October only - crowds are not a problem!
  • Best spots are the Ruaha and Selous in the south, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire in the north.
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Kenya

  • Nairobi is the primary hub for accessing all of the main attractions including the Mara, Amboseli, the Abedares, Tsavo, the Rift Valley lakes, Mt. Kenya and the coast.
  • Game and wildlife opportunities are generally excellent all year round and the only "low season" is during the heavy rains in April and May
  • Kenya is at its best between July and October - the migration in the Mara is usually at its best in August and September
  • There's a fine balance in achieving an exceptional safari without crowds though and unfortunately price is often the main determinant.
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