These guides are general advice for visitors to the continent, with extra detail for Tanzania and Kenya, where TTO’s operators are based. Rules and prices change, so we point you to the official source wherever it matters.
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Travel Guides
Nine practical guides for travellers visiting Africa, from entry rules and insurance to seasons, costs, places to stay, safety and what to wear.
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Entry Requirements
Passports, visas, health certificates and what to carry.
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Travel Insurance
The cover to buy and the small print to check.
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Where to Go
Regions, parks and how to combine them.
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Cost of Travel
What a trip costs and what is included.
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When to Travel
Seasons, migrations and the best months.
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Accommodation Options
Lodges, camps, hotels and resorts compared.
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Best Things to Do
Wildlife, mountains, culture and the coast.
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Safety & Security
Health, wildlife, money and local customs.
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What to Wear
Clothes and kit for safari, mountains and coast.
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