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Planning notes, seasons and trail advice from our team in Arusha.

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Safari guides

The Great Migration Month by Month

Where the wildebeest are in each month of the year, from calving at Ndutu to the Mara River crossings, and how to choose the right time to go.

Safari guides

Safari Etiquette and Park Rules

The rules of Tanzania's national parks and a few habits of good safari etiquette, from staying on the tracks to asking before you take a photo.

Planning

Vaccinations and health for Tanzania and Zanzibar

What to ask your travel clinic before a safari or a beach holiday: routine vaccines, yellow fever certificates, malaria and staying well on the road.

Kilimanjaro & treks

The Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro, Month by Month

Kilimanjaro can be climbed all year, but the dry months give the best odds. Here is what each season is really like on the mountain.

Kilimanjaro & treks

The Best Time to Climb Mount Meru

Meru is at its best from June to October and in January and February. Here is how the seasons change the climb, the views and the wildlife.

Kilimanjaro & treks

Packing List for Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru

What to pack for a climb in Tanzania, from boots and layers to the small things that make summit night easier.

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