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Each guide covers key facts, wildlife, weather month by month, the best time to go, where to stay, things to do and tours.

See all destinations, with a month-by-month view of where is at its best.

Tour packages filter by country, price, length, comfort and type of trip.
Mountain trekking Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and Mount Kenya routes, with camps and altitude for each day.
Day trips single-day tours with timed stops.
Things to do activities and experiences by place.

Tour operators licensed local companies, with specialties, languages and traveller reviews.
Local experts guides and specialists who know a place well.
Accommodation lodges, tented camps, hotels and beach resorts.
Restaurants where to eat and drink, with menus and opening hours.

Decide when you can travel. The best parks and the weather change through the year.
Pick how long you have. Five to seven days covers the main northern parks well, and ten or more lets you add a beach stay.
Choose a comfort level and a rough budget per person per day.
Shortlist two or three tours or operators and save them with the heart button.
Send each the same dates, group size and budget, and ask what is included.
Compare the replies, read recent reviews, and confirm the payment and cancellation terms in writing.
Arrange travel insurance, and check entry and health rules from official sources.

Own a tour company, lodge or restaurant? Visit the partner page to list your business or claim an existing listing.