Things You Need To Know Before Climbing Mt Meru in Tanzania
Climbing Mount Meru is a rewarding challenge. It is often done as a warm-up trek for Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. These iconic landmarks are...
Gorilla Permit Rwanda 2026 – Everything You Need To Know
Rwanda’s gorillas are resident in Volcanoes National Park, a well-organized destination where primate enthusiasts can also hike to the former research station established by...
Guide to Driving in Namibia: 10 Useful Self-drive Tips
Driving in Namibia on a self-drive safari means embarking on a true African adventure. Namibia is custom-made for this kind of self-guided exploration. It has a well-maintained road network and all the necessary infrastructure for drawing near to the country’s winning combination of...
Top 5 Best Tanzania Family Safaris & Tours
Known for its friendly people, excellent wildlife viewing, stunning beaches and well-developed tourist industry, Tanzania is ideal for family holidays. There are loads of affordable child-friendly tours available; use the filters on the SafariBookings website to select...
How Long Does It Take To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
It takes at least five days to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. However, a minimum of six days, and ideally seven or eight, offers a far better chance of reaching the top. For those with longer to spare, there are several more gradual and scenic ascent routes that can be done over 10 or more days...
15 African Safari Photography Tips
For most people, photography is an integral part of an African safari. The wealth of great photographic opportunities is inspiring, but for beginners, it is important to have realistic expectations. The media is saturated with beautiful wildlife images...
Accessible Safaris
This week, Alan discusses safari operators that cater accessible safaris for those visitors to Africa who have an impairment or disability, making regular travel difficult or even impossible...
All-inclusive Safari: Getting It All
All-inclusive holidays are on the rise. Long popular amongst US holidaymakers, this sector of the industry has recently seen major growth in both the UK and China. As demand increases, so too has the number of major hotel groups offering all-inclusive getaways...
10 Travel Tips When Going on an African Safari
Here are a few general travel tips that you might want to keep in mind when going on safari: I would strongly recommend taking out travel insurance immediately you confirm your travel plans - even before paying a deposit. This way you...
Top 10 Activities While on Safari
So what types of activities are available ‘on safari’? Each of the activities listed below should go a long way to enhancing your safari experience – grab the opportunity with both hands.