How much do you tip a safari driver in Tanzania?
For ease of tipping, you should carry a quantity of one dollar bills with you for the smaller tips. For Tanzania safari and tour guides at camps and lodges, you may tip US $10 to US $15 per person per day, and tip half that amount for... Read More →
MIGRATIONS SERENGETI /WHERE TO GO ON JULY
A guide to where to GO to see the Serengeti’s Great Migration in July or August. Firstly, where are the herds? July is another moving month as the herds continue their big push north to the dry season grazing grounds... Read More →
Clothing for Climbing Kilimanjaro
Sweat-wicking T-shirts / vests Fleece (Polartec 300 grading or similar) Insulated down jacket or similar Down mittens or similar Lightweight gloves for non-summit days Thermal Long-Johns or compression tights for summit night Lightweight walking trousers (avoid jeans or heavy cotton as they chafe and dry slowly) Underwear (lycra shorts and... Read More →
What countries border Mt Kilimanjaro?
Tanzania is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, by Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, and by Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the south. Kilimanjaro National Park is located in the northeastern area... Read More →
What animals will I see in the Serengeti?
One of the greatest wilderness areas in the world, the Serengeti supports a magnificent diversity and abundance of animals, from the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and black rhino (although these are rarely spotted) – to giraffe, Grant’s gazelle, impala, kongoni, topi and... Read More →