Practical Tools for
Africa Specialists

Africa trips are complicated to sell well. These guides exist to make that easier — covering the questions that come up repeatedly when you're building an itinerary: where to go, when, and what your clients actually need to know before they leave.

Guides9 available
Written forTravel agents
RegionsEast & Southern Africa
Updated2026
Destination Guide

Comparing Safari in East and Southern Africa

Choosing between East Africa and Southern Africa? We break down wildlife, landscapes, exclusivity, and price — and how to match your client to the right destination.

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Planning Guide

When to Go

Month-by-month seasonality for 11 regions — from the Great Migration in East Africa to gorilla trekking, Victoria Falls, Zanzibar, and the Indian Ocean islands.

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Destination Guide

Gorilla Trekking: Rwanda, Uganda and DRC

Rwanda, Uganda, or DRC? A complete comparison of permits, trek difficulty, lodge quality, and which destination suits which traveller.

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Practical Guide

Africa Packing Lists: Safari, Gorilla Trekking & More

What to pack for safari, gorilla trekking, and coastal Africa — covering weight limits, neutral colours, and the kit that actually makes a difference.

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Field Guide

Wildlife Photography

From the exposure triangle for beginners to advanced technique and brand-specific camera settings for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm.

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Planning Guide

Travelling in Africa with Families

Age requirements, lodge selection, private vehicles, and how to tailor the safari experience for families travelling with children.

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Wildlife Guide

The Great Migration Explained

A year-round guide to the movement of 2 million animals across the Serengeti and Masai Mara — where to be, when, and what your clients can expect.

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Destination Guide

Climbing Kilimanjaro

Routes, duration, altitude, and preparation — a practical guide to planning a Kilimanjaro climb for your clients.

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Romance & Adventure

Honeymoons in Africa

Private safari camps, barefoot beach escapes, and extraordinary landscapes — a guide to planning bespoke African honeymoons for your clients.

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