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Practical advice for planning a Tanzania safari, Kilimanjaro climb or Zanzibar holiday.
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- Tanzania Health Guide: Vaccines, Malaria, Yellow Fever and Staying Well on Safari Which vaccines do you need for Tanzania? A plain guide to malaria prevention, yellow fever certificates, food and water safety, insects, me…
- How to Choose a Tanzania Safari Company: Licences, Red Flags, Prices and 20 Questions to Ask How to choose a reliable Tanzania safari company: how to check licences, how to compare quotes fairly, the red flags that cost travellers m…
- Altitude Sickness on Kilimanjaro: Symptoms, Prevention, Diamox and When to Turn Back How altitude sickness works on Kilimanjaro, how to recognise the symptoms, what really helps you avoid it, what to ask your doctor about Di…
- Is Tanzania Safe for Tourists? Crime, Roads, Wildlife, Scams and Practical Safety Advice Is Tanzania safe for tourists? An honest guide to crime, scams, road safety, wildlife, health, solo and female travellers, Zanzibar and Kil…
- Kilimanjaro Training Plan and Packing List: How to Prepare Your Body and Your Bag A 12 week Kilimanjaro training plan and a complete packing list, layer by layer, with what to buy, what to rent and what to leave at home.
- Northern vs Southern Tanzania Safari Circuit: Which Is Right for You? Northern or southern Tanzania safari? A clear comparison of the Serengeti circuit and the Nyerere, Ruaha and Mikumi circuit: wildlife, crow…
- Tanzania Honeymoon: How to Plan a Safari and Zanzibar Beach Honeymoon How to plan a Tanzania honeymoon: when to go, how long to stay, the best safari and beach combination, sample 10 to 14 day itineraries, rom…
- Money and Tipping in Tanzania: Currency, ATMs, Cards, Cash and How Much to Tip on Safari and Kilimanjaro How to handle money in Tanzania: shillings and dollars, which US notes are accepted, ATMs and cards, how much cash to bring and how much to…
- Best Beaches in Zanzibar: Nungwi, Kendwa, Paje, Jambiani, Matemwe and Where to Stay A local guide to the best beaches in Zanzibar: which coast to choose, how the tides change swimming, the best month for each beach, and whi…
- Best Kilimanjaro Route: Every Route Compared (Lemosho, Machame, Marangu, Rongai, Umbwe and Northern Circuit) Which Kilimanjaro route is best? A plain comparison of all the routes: days, difficulty, crowds, scenery, success rates and cost, with a si…
- How Much Does It Cost to Climb Kilimanjaro? Park Fees, Routes and What You Really Pay What it costs to climb Mount Kilimanjaro: the official park fees, route prices from USD 1,910, what is included, why very cheap climbs are…
- Tanzania Visa and Entry Requirements: eVisa, Passport, Health and Local Laws Explained Everything you need to enter Tanzania: the USD 50 eVisa, how to apply, passport rules, yellow fever, the plastic bag ban, drones, dress cod…
- Tanzania Safari Packing List: What to Wear and Bring, Month by Month and Item by Item A practical Tanzania safari packing list covering clothing, luggage limits for light aircraft, photography gear, health items, the plastic…
- Tanzania and Zanzibar in 10 Days: The Perfect Safari and Beach Itinerary A day by day 10 day itinerary combining a Northern Circuit safari with Zanzibar: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Stone Town and beaches, with flight…
- Serengeti or Ngorongoro: How to Choose Between Tanzania’s Two Greatest Safari Destinations Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater? Compare size, wildlife, crowds, park fees, the best time to go and how many days to spend in each, and lear…
- Family Safari in Tanzania: The Complete Guide to Planning a Trip with Children How to plan a family safari in Tanzania: the best age to go, child park fees, the best time of year, safe and family friendly parks, daily…
- The Great Wildebeest Migration: Where the Herds Are Month by Month Where is the Great Migration each month? A month by month guide to calving, the Grumeti and Mara river crossings, the best camps to choose,…
- Kenya or Tanzania Safari: Which Is Better? An Honest Comparison from Arusha Kenya or Tanzania for your first safari? A fair comparison of the Masai Mara and Serengeti, park fees, visas, crowds, variety, costs and th…
- Tanzania Safari Itinerary: The Best 7 Day Plan for First Time Visitors A day by day 7 day Tanzania safari itinerary for first timers, covering Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, w…
- Best Time to Visit Tanzania: A Month by Month Guide to Weather, Wildlife and Prices The best time to visit Tanzania depends on what you want to see. A month by month guide to the weather, the Great Migration, safari prices,…
- Safari from Zanzibar: Fly In Day Trips and 2 Day Safaris to Mikumi, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti Yes, you can go on safari from Zanzibar. A professional guide to the fly in day trips and short safaris to Mikumi, Tarangire, Ngorongoro an…
- How Much Does a Tanzania Safari Cost? Budget, Midrange and Luxury Prices Explained A professional guide to what a Tanzania safari costs per person, with the official park fees, real budget, midrange and luxury prices per d…
- How to prepare for a Kilimanjaro climb Fitness, gear, and the slow pace that gets more people to the crater rim.
- Tanzania’s New $44 Travel Insurance Rule: What Safari and Kilimanjaro Travellers Must Do Before Flying Tanzania now asks most foreign visitors for a US$44 government insurance policy at the border. Here is the practical checklist for safari,…
Frequently asked questions
What can I read on the Golden Memories Safaris blog?
Safari planning guides for Tanzania: the best time to visit, how much a safari costs, Kilimanjaro preparation, travel insurance, the Great Migration, national park guides and Zanzibar.
When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
It depends on what you want to see. Our month-by-month guide covers the dry season, the Great Migration and the green season.
How much does a Tanzania safari cost?
Our cost guide explains what drives the price: days, lodges, park fees, group size and season.
How do I prepare for Kilimanjaro?
Our preparation guide covers fitness, gear, acclimatisation and choosing a route.