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Field notes and travel guides from the Wildtouch team across East Africa.
The Complete Guide to Planning a July Great Migration Safari in Kenya & Tanzania
Why July is the month for the Mara River crossings, how the Maasai Mara and the northern Serengeti compare, how to route between them, and when to book.
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The African Safari Packing List: What to Bring and What to Wear
The 15 kg bush-flight limit, the colours that work in the bush and the ones that do not, and the small things people wish they had brought.
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The African Wildlife Photography Safari Guide: Gear, Vehicles and Planning
What a photographic safari changes about the vehicle, the seating and the guide — plus the lens kit, the light windows and the parks that reward a long lens.
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The Family Safari Guide: Planning a Kenya Safari with Children
Which parks suit children, what the age limits actually are, how to keep a four-year-old engaged on a game drive, and where to add a beach for the second week.
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Flying vs Driving Safaris in Kenya and Tanzania: Which Should You Choose?
Light aircraft between airstrips, or a private 4x4 with the same guide throughout? The transit times, the luggage limits and the hybrid route most of our guests end up taking.
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Maasai Mara vs Serengeti: Where and When to See the Great Migration
The Great Migration is a year-round circuit, not a single event. A month-by-month guide to where the herds are, and which park to book for the crossings or the calving.
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How Much Does a Luxury Safari in East Africa Cost?
What a high-end fly-in safari across Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda actually costs per night, what that figure covers, and the four decisions that move it most.
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