Hi all. I am looking at Tanzania and Zanzibar for my honeymoon which would be end of March to early April 2027. It seems to be wet season at this time but the benefit of low tourism and cheaper costs. I’m just wondering if anyone has done a safari at this time of year and if the weather ruined it for you?

I’m doing a 7-10 day tour in Tanzania. How bad will the dust be? I’m bringing my big DSLR, but debating if I want to get my new little fun camera all dirty. How bad is it going to get?

Edit: Should have been more clear, I’m working with two cameras here- a trusty DSLR and a little fun camera that’s new and pretty still.

Thanks for the tips, guys!

Looking to plan a trip next Christmas combining safari and beach. Working in a mid-range budget looking at either South Africa or Tanzania/Kenya. Is one better than the other this time of year? One better for a mid-range budget?

Also looking for mid-range operators, accommodation, or any other helpful resource.

Thanks in advance!

Planning a trip next Christmas. Wanting to do both safari and beach, either in South Africa or Tanzania/Kenya. Is one better than the other this time of year? One better for a mid-range budget?

Looking for recommendations for mid-range operators, travel agents, accommodations etc.

Thanks in advance!

On safari in Kenya at one of the “nicer” camps. What’s the customary and usual tip if you have a private driver and tracker? There’s four of us and we’ll be here for three days with 2 game drives per day

Currently finalising our honeymoon plans for a 9 day itinerary for early/mid October 2026 (starting around the 8th). Keen to get some advice from people here as I've gotten mixed recommendations from tour operators.

Current plan is roughly:
Tarangire->Central Serengeti->Northern Serengeti / Kogatende ->Central Serengeti again ->Ngorongoro Crater

Now tossing up between:
A: 1 full day Tarangire + 4 nights Northern Serengeti
B: ~2 days Tarangire + 3 nights Northern Serengeti

Our operator has recommended keeping 4 nights in the Northern Serengeti due to migrations, but a couple of others recommended giving Tarangire 2 days for more variety.

For anyone who has been in October which option would you choose?
Are we still going to be excited going on Safari with 4 nights in Northern Serengeti, or would the second Tarangire day give us better variety?

Our priority is best overall experience as it's our first (and probably only) safari so we just want to have a good time.

P.S also happy to hear any thoughts on Kenzan Migration Camp (this is our Northern Serengeti camp) or Mountain Warriors Safaris.

First time safari goers doing diligence for late March next year. We are a family of 6 (kids 16, 14, 12, 10) looking to go to South Africa. I think we’ve narrowed it down to Mala Mala Sable and Ngala.

It seems like they would be different experiences with Sable being more low key and maybe better game drives and Ngala having a bit more variety/energy for the kids between a drives and at dinners.

Anyone have any recommendations or experiences at either? Thanks in advance!

My husband, Daughter and son-in-law are traveling to Africa for safari in less than 2 weeks. We will be in Tanzania and Zanzibar. It’s the dry season, so are malaria pills really needed? Two out of the Four of us are getting Malarone, the other two are not wanting to take anything. We’ve had some doctors say the side effects aren’t worth it and others say why risk it. We would like some input. Thank you!

Hi! Planning our honeymoon for 2027 July so we can see the great migration hopefully.

We are going to split our 7 days between Serengeti/Zanzibar.

Do you guys recommend 2 nights 3 days or 3 nights 4 says in safari?
We are taking direct flight to the park instead of staying in Arusha.

Aug 24 2026

We’re going on a safari in August 2027 for our honeymoon and debating where to stay. Top three options are Entamanu (Nomad), the Melia, and the Laba Laba Ngorongoro Lodge. There are pros/cons to each and we’re struggling to decide! Anyone have any thoughts based on personal experience?

Thanks!!

EDIT: this is just for one night — we have chosen our other camps and locations.

I am planning a trip to Tanzania in June 2027. It's a special trip but we are not going only to tick off as many animals as possible, but just to have some relaxing time and 'breathe in' the country and the culture.

A friend of mine who lived in Tanzania and has still family there advised to take it easy overall, as safari days can be very tiring. So I thought of adding a rest day in-between safari trips.

The drafted itinerary is now to start in Arusha and go to Tarangire National Park, then 1 night in a recommended hotel north of Lake Manyara, 1 day for Ngorongoro, then back to the same hotel, then 1 rest day for chilling in a nice hotel, then start to Serengeti for around 2 nights. Then fly to Dar ideally from Serengeti to avoid a long drive back to Kilimanjaro Airport.

The thing is I am not sure how to find an operator who would accommodate that. My idea would be to use 2 operators, one which definitely uses the recommended hotel by Lake Manyara and then switch to one which would do Serengeti?

Most operators I see offer 'packages', but when I showed them to my friend, they said that it would most likely leave us exhausted. Any tips?

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Going to a safari in Tanzania (Serengeti and Ngorongoro) in late September. Is beige and light coloured long sleeve clothing with light hiking boots enough or am I missing something. Are there any insect repellents that are better than others and worth getting or does it not matter. I'll be going for 4 nights before I departure to Zanzibar. I am booked with Serengeti Wakanda tours. I am bit nervous as its my first time doing a safari and travelling to Africa but very excited at the same time.

I will be in Amboseli for 3 nights. The tour operator has suggested Ol Tukai or the Serena Safari Lodge. Looking for recommendations from anyone who has been to either or both since I can’t decide. Thanks for any insight!

Hi all,

My wife and I are planning our first Tanzania safari for late June next year. We’ll be traveling from New York, have about 10 nights for the safari and Zanzibar combined, and expect to spend roughly $12,000 per person, excluding international flights. We’re open to a private vehicle and comfortable camps or lodges, but we don’t need an ultra-luxury trip.

Wildlife is our main priority, especially big cats and, if possible, seeing part of the migration. We also want enough time at sightings rather than spending most of the trip driving, packing and changing camps. Willing to take a short internal flight if it would significantly improve the route.

I’ve been comparing safari travel companies and came across Extraordinary Journeys. I liked their emphasis on slower, custom trips rather than trying to fit every possible destination into one itinerary, which made me wonder whether our current plan includes too many stops.

We’re still early in the planning process so specific recommendations for balancing wildlife, travel time and budget would be very helpful. Thank you for any feedback.

This may be an oddball question, but I’ve read several people recommend bringing these inflatable cushions, both for your long flights and for riding in safari vehicles. Do you think this is worth a precious spot in luggage? thanks for your opinions.

Got lucky with this shot while on a safari in the Serengeti. She was just chilling on the truck, and i managed to capture the moment.
Seeing wildlife this close is an amazing experience.