From our Arusha desk

Safari Journal

360 guides and stories to help you plan the perfect Tanzania safari.

The Lappet Faced Safaris fleet and guiding team lined up alongside their Land Cruisers

10 Essential Tips for Your First Tanzania Safari

Male lion beside a safari vehicle with the plains stretching to the horizon

10 Must-See Wildlife Wonders on Your Tanzania Safari Adventure!

Wide view of the full safari fleet with the guiding team lined up in front

7 Easy Steps to Plan Your Tanzania Safari Adventure

Guests at the Serengeti National Park entrance gate

A November Guide to Serengeti National Park: Wildlife and Weather

Safari chef in whites cooking over a field kitchen in the bush

A Tanzania Safari Dining Experience

Safari vehicle reflected in a shallow water crossing

African Safari Safety Tips: How Tanzania is Keeping Travelers Safe in 2025

All Travel Options from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

All Travel Options from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

All-Inclusive Vs. Budget Kilimanjaro Tours What’s Included

All-Inclusive Vs. Budget Kilimanjaro Tours What’s Included

Maasai hosts walking together at their village

Are Maasai Villages Open To Tourists?

Lappet Faced Safaris vehicle fording a fast, flooded river crossing

Are Self-drive Safaris Possible In Tanzania?

Mud-splashed safari Land Cruiser on a rough track

Are Tanzania Safaris Better Than South Africa?

Lappet Faced Safaris vehicle driving away along an open track

Are Tanzanian Roads Safe For Driving?

Are There ATMs In Zanzibar?

Safari tented camp pitched beneath a broad flat-topped acacia

Are There Dangerous Animals In Tanzania Cities?

Can You Climb Kilimanjaro Last Minute (1-3 Months Before)

Are There Hidden Fees When Booking A Kilimanjaro Climb

Lappet Faced Safaris vehicle driving away along an open track

Are There International Schools In Dar Es Salaam?

Zebras grazing on lush green grassland

Are There Protests In Tanzania?

Male lion resting in the shade, head raised

Are There Scholarships For Tanzanian Students?

Lion pride sprawled asleep in the shade of a tree

Are There Trains In Tanzania?

Wildebeest herd spread across wide green plains

Are There Venomous Snakes In Tanzania?

Maasai hosts in red and purple shukas outside their homestead

Attend A Traditional Tanzanian Wedding

Campfire burning in front of a row of lit safari tents at nightfall

Attend The Bagamoyo Arts Festival For A Creative Blast

Guests with Maasai hosts in traditional dress beside a safari vehicle

Attend The Serengeti Cultural Festival Amidst The Great Migration

Honeymoon safari vehicle with a Just Married wheel cover beside a baobab tree

Begin Your Safari At Arusha National Park