Ultimate guide to trekking with mountain gorillas and chimps
> Page Africa’s gorillas and chimpanzees have captivated wildlife lovers from across the globe since the early 1900s. Since then, travellers have flocked to the region for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be in the presence of our closest animal ancestors Gorillas and chimps: A history of trekking Africa’s gorillas and chimpanzees have captivated wildlife lovers […]
Best one day experiences around Mount Kilimanjaro
> Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro isn’t the only great travel experience you can have in Tanzania. Tanzania is home to Africa’s best safari parks, best beaches, best treks, and in our opinion, best chimpanzee experience. Just be warned that you may not have the time or budget to tick all of these big attractions off after your […]
Ultimate African Tipping Guide
> The Essential Tipping Guide for Your African Adventure Unlike Australia, many countries in Africa have a tipping culture. This can be confronting, confusing, and, quite bluntly, a pain. How much should I tip? Who do I tip? When do I tip? And will I offend someone if I don’t tip enough? That’s why we wrote this guide—to […]
A comprehensive cost breakdown of your Mount Kilimanjaro trek
> Key take aways: US$1,000 – $1,100pp: Average cost of permits & national park fees. These are fixed costs that cannot be avoided. Accommodation before & after your trek is another major driver of cost. Budget accommodation costs approx. US$15 – $50pp/day Mid-range accommodation costs approx. US$75 – $200pp/day Luxury accommodation costs approx. US$200+pp/day Group size is another major driver […]
Choosing the best time to go on safari
> Best time to go on safari, regional overviews: 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 […]
The best safari parks in Botswana and when to visit
> Botswana is one of the safest and best countries to go on safari, and is a popular safari destination because it offers a variety of experiences including boat, walking, jeep, and fully immersive and movable tented camp safaris. Due to the accessible nature of safaris in Botswana, it is popular with senior travellers, and […]
The best Kenyan safari parks and when to visit
> The safari industry in Kenya is very well-established and safe, favoured by many international travellers, in particular those seeking to see the Great Migration in the Masai Mara Conservation Reserve. Some other great safari parks in the country are Amboseli, Tsavo, Sambura and Lake Nakuru. Here is a breakdown of our picks for the […]
The ultimate guide to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
> Quick facts At 5,895m, Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world To successfully summit Kilimanjaro you must respect altitude and only buy a 7 – 10 day trek The best time to trek Kilimanjaro is January – March & mid-Jun to mid-October Kilimanjaro treks range from AUD$3,500pp to more than $10,000pp and include National Park entry […]
Why you must visit Mafia Island
> Mafia Island is an ideal getaway for your next romantic African adventure. A picturesque archipelago off the coast of Tanzania, Mafia Island will take your breath away from the moment you catch a glimpse of its crystal-clear waters out the window of your private chartered plane. Unlike it’s much busier neighbour, Zanzibar, Mafia is […]
A Guide to Travelling to Gombe National Park
> Page Gombe National Park is an incredibly rare adventure opportunity. Providing sanctuary to its unique wildlife and an oasis to all who visit, Gombe is home to the longest standing and most treasured chimpanzee research program in the world. It is also one of the most remote, authentic and romantic adventures in Africa. Founded […]