What is the best time of year to trek Mount Kilimanjaro
> Key take aways: Jan – Mar & Jul – Sep are the best times to trek Kilimanjaro. These are also the best months to go on safari & trek with gorillas and chimps. Avoid Apr – Mid-June as this is the rainy season. If you have to trek in these months, try the Rongai route […]
Best times to visit Zanzibar
> Expert Tips from a Local Guide Have you ever wondered when the perfect time to visit Zanzibar is? We recently sat down with Aloyce, one of our trusted local experts in Tanzania and Zanzibar, to get the inside scoop on planning the ultimate island getaway in 2025 and 2026. SEE OUR ZANZIBAR TOUR PACKAGES […]
Bwindi vs Mgahinga: Which Gorilla Trekking Park in Uganda Is Right for You?
> Uganda is one of the few places on Earth where you can trek endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat — a bucket-list experience that’s as humbling as it is unforgettable. But when planning your gorilla trekking adventure, you’ll be faced with a key decision: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park? […]
How To Choose The Right Safari Destination
> Key take aways: Jan – Mar & Jul – Sep are the best times to safari in East Africa. May & Oct are the best times to safari in Southern Africa. The Great Migration is only in Tanzania & Kenya. Best rhino spotting is in Southern Africa. Picking the right style of safari is important. Here […]
Best Single Day African Safari Destinations
> Key take aways Most accessible safari parks include: Kenya: Nairobi National Park Tanzania: Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara or Ngorongoro Crater Botswana: Chobe Single day safaris are very rushed and whilst they are still incredible, don’t expect to see all of Africa’s exotic animals in a day Single day safaris cost between US$150 – $500pp/day. […]
Five Exotic Animals You Should Watch Out For On Your Safari
> The Big Five often steal the spotlight when it come to safari conversations and also photos, but there are plenty of lesser known animals that are worth spot from the beautiful to the weird and alsowonderful. East Africa’s diverse wildlife showcases a huge cross-section of breathtaking birds, mammals, and reptiles that roam freely on safari. Here are some of our […]
A beginners guide on the best time of year to go on an African safari
> Key takeaways: East African safari: best between July – September or January – March. If you want to avoid the crowds, go in June. Southern African safari: best between May – October. Temperatures across Africa are very pleasant, mostly ranging from 10 – 20 in winter and 15 – 30 in summer. You will […]
What route is best for me when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro?
> Mount Kilimanjaro is known to be one of the easiest big mountains in the world to climb, but don’t be fooled – summiting Kili is no walk in the park! No matter your fitness and experience levels, Kilimanjaro will challenge you… but we’ve got your back! Since 2015, we’ve helped 98% of our trekkers […]
A beginner’s guide to high altitude & altitude sickness
> 2 days makes a big difference on Kilimanjaro Did you know that about 60 – 65% of trekkers who buy 5 – 6 day Kilimanjaro treks summit? More importantly, short Kili treks are unsafe! Adventure Out Loud has a 98% summit and a 100% safety rate for trekkers that choose 7 – 8 day […]
How To Choose The Right Tour Operator For Your African Adventure?
> There is so much to see and do on a trip through Africa, and planning your adventure can be a little daunting. Africa is a huge place, more than 4 times bigger than Australia and with 54 different countries. Getting around can be difficult and flights may not run every day, they can also be very […]