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The questions we hear most often — timing, budget, safety, and what a typical safari week actually looks like.
Dry season (roughly June–October) concentrates wildlife around water and delivers excellent visibility. Green season (November–May) brings birds, calving, and fewer vehicles. Most first-time visitors plan five to ten days on safari plus travel days.
Per person, per day, all-in safari costs vary widely by lodging style:
National parks are professionally managed; your guide handles park rules, wildlife distance, and vehicle conduct. Lodges and tented camps range from simple to five-star; we match tier to your brief.
English is widely spoken in tourism; Swahili is the national language. A few phrases go a long way — see our Swahili know-how guide.
Safari areas and established lodges are well visited and professionally run. Use the same city awareness you would anywhere: secure valuables, use registered transfers, and follow your guide's advice in parks.
Most nationalities apply online for an e-visa before travel. Carry a printed approval and ensure your passport has six months' validity beyond your return date.
The herds move year-round. Calving peaks in the southern Serengeti roughly January–March; river crossings in the north are most likely June–September. We route you to where action is strongest for your dates.
Neutral layers, a light rain jacket, closed shoes, binoculars, sun protection, and travel documents. See our dedicated packing list for detail.
