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Safari Guides

Everything our guides wish travellers knew before the first game drive — parks, seasons, packing and the small decisions that shape a trip.

Stories and Guides from Tanzania and Zanzibar

Welcome to the Fahamu Safaris travel blog. Our local guides and travel designers share what they know best: when to see the Great Migration, how to choose between the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, which Zanzibar beaches suit you, and what to pack for your first safari. Browse the topics below and start planning the trip you have been dreaming of.

Elephant on the plains with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background

Design a Safari That Fits Your Dreams

Our sample itineraries are starting points. Tell us what you imagine — more time in the Serengeti, a focus on photography, a honeymoon with private experiences, or a family-friendly route — and we'll craft a safari that fits you perfectly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The dry season from June to October is the classic safari window: wildlife gathers around water and the Great Migration crosses the northern Serengeti. January to March is ideal for the calving season in the southern Serengeti, while the green season brings lush landscapes, fewer visitors and lower rates.

Yes, and it is one of our most popular trips. A short domestic flight connects the northern parks with Zanzibar, so you can end your safari with a few days of white sand, spice farms and Stone Town. We take care of the flights, transfers and timing for you.

For the peak season from July to October and for the Christmas holidays we recommend booking six to twelve months ahead, because the best lodges and camps fill up early. Outside those periods a few months is usually enough.

Absolutely. Every trip we organise is private and tailor-made. Tell us your dates, interests and budget through our request form and a travel designer will build a personal itinerary around you, free of charge and without obligation.