The Safari Journal
Better journeys begin with better questions.
Practical, honest reading for travellers planning Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. Use these guides to understand the decisions that shape a genuinely rewarding journey.
Useful before you book
Advice that respects your time—and your plans.
We explain timing, routes, permits, pace, accommodation choices and the practical details often missed by generic travel articles.
A strong safari is not created by a list of famous places. It comes from knowing what is realistic for your dates, what to prioritise, where to stay and how much time each experience needs. This journal brings together our planning guides from across the website in one useful library, so you can research a route with confidence before speaking with us.
Browse by subject
Start with the question you have.
All journal articles
The complete planning library.
Every article below leads to a full guide already available on the website, including country-specific journals in the Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda sections.
Explore by destination
Continue with the places that interest you.
Tanzania safaris
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara, Nyerere, Katavi, Mahale and Zanzibar.
Kenya safaris
Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Laikipia, the coast and specialist Kenya planning.
Uganda safaris
Gorillas, chimpanzees, the Nile and a country of remarkable contrast.
Rwanda safaris
Volcanoes, Nyungwe, Akagera and the practical details of a compact journey.
When you are ready
Bring your questions to a safari specialist.
Tell us when you would like to travel, who is coming and the experiences that matter most. We will return with a clear, considered starting point.
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