Should I Do Masai Mara or Serengeti First?
If you’re planning a Kenya and Tanzania safari, one of the first itinerary questions you’ll probably face is: Should I visit the Masai Mara or Serengeti first? The good news is that there isn’t one universally correct answer. The better choice depends on your arrival airport, the time of year you’re traveling, your safari priorities,…
Serengeti Photography Guide: Best Animals, Light & Safari Camera Settings
The Serengeti is one of the world’s great wildlife photography destinations. The landscape is enormous, the wildlife is extraordinary, and the quality of light can change dramatically within minutes. One moment you may be photographing a lion resting beneath an acacia tree. A few hours later, you could be watching elephants cross the plains, cheetahs…
Best Places to Photograph Kilimanjaro: Sunrise, Viewpoints & Camera Tips
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of Africa’s most recognizable landscapes. At 5,895 meters, Africa’s highest mountain rises dramatically above northern Tanzania, with its snow and ice-covered summit contrasting against the surrounding plains. For photographers, however, seeing Kilimanjaro is not always as simple as finding the mountain on a map. Clouds can cover the summit. The mountain…
Serengeti vs Masai Mara: Migration, Wildlife, Price & Travel Logistics
Choosing between the Serengeti vs Masai Mara is one of the biggest decisions you can make when planning a first African safari. Both destinations are world-famous for spectacular wildlife, big cats, open savannahs, and the annual Great Migration. They are also part of the same larger ecosystem, separated by the Kenya-Tanzania border. But the safari…
Kenya vs Tanzania Safari: Which Is Better for Your First African Safari?
If you are planning your first African safari, two destinations will almost certainly appear at the top of your list: Kenya and Tanzania. Both countries offer extraordinary wildlife, spectacular landscapes, the Big Five, experienced safari guides, and access to the famous Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. So which is better? Kenya vs Tanzania is not really a question…
Kenya Safari Budget: Budget, Mid-Range & Luxury Compared
Planning a Kenya safari is exciting, but one of the first questions you need to answer is also one of the most important: How much should you budget for a Kenya safari? Kenya offers safari experiences for a wide range of budgets. You can join a shared safari and keep costs relatively low, choose a…