Welcome to our journal on planning a luxury safari in East Africa. Browse guides to Kenya and Tanzania, the Great Migration and gorilla trekking, the finest camps, and the tailormade journeys we love to plan.
Luxury Camps and Lodges in the Serengeti
Where you stay in the Serengeti matters more than anywhere else in Africa. Eleven of the finest camps and lodges, arranged by region and by season so you wake where the herds are.
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Luxury Resorts in Zanzibar
One thing decides where you stay in Zanzibar, and most guides skip it: the tide. A coast by coast guide to the island's finest resorts, and how to pair it with a safari.
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Luxury Resorts in the Seychelles
Three and a half hours from Nairobi, and the most natural place to end a safari. Eight resorts across Mahe, Praslin and the private islands, and how to choose between them.
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Luxury Resorts in Mauritius
A barrier reef rings almost the whole island, which is why the water lies so still. Seven resorts coast by coast, when to go, and how Mauritius compares with the Seychelles.
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Luxury Camps and Lodges in Amboseli
Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, and some of the last great tuskers on earth. The camps and lodges we book most, and why the private conservancies beat the park.
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Luxury Camps, Lodges and Villas in Laikipia
Kenya's quiet luxury heartland, where private conservancies allow walking, riding and night drives. Ten of the finest stays, from exclusive use villas to tented lodges.
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Wilderness Mara Opens in the Mara Triangle
A complete rebuild of Little Governors' Camp at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment. Twelve tented suites, a photographic studio, and the quietest corner of the Mara.
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Destination Weddings on Safari and the Islands
Say your vows in the Maasai Mara or on a beach in Zanzibar, the Seychelles or Mauritius. A guide to safari and island weddings, the legal side and the cost.
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Luxury Small Group Safaris in East Africa
Set departures of six to twelve guests, great value, expert hosts and single friendly. What a small group safari is, who it suits, and what it costs.
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Luxury Family Safari in Kenya: Cost and What to Expect
From about USD 6,500 per adult, with child rates and a family of four estimate. A clear 2026/2027 guide to the cost of a family safari in Kenya.
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How Much Does a Honeymoon Safari Cost? Kenya, Tanzania and the Islands
A clear 2026/2027 guide to honeymoon safari prices, from a safari only escape to a full bush and beach journey in Zanzibar, the Seychelles or Mauritius.
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Rwanda or Uganda for Gorilla Trekking? How to Choose
Compare permit costs, access, scenery and lodges, and choose the right country for your luxury gorilla safari in 2026/2027.
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Gorilla Trekking Cost 2026/2027: Rwanda and Uganda Permit Prices
Rwanda permits are USD 1,500 and Uganda USD 800 in 2026/2027. A clear guide to permit prices, the four hour habituation option, and what a luxury gorilla safari costs.
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JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp Now Open in Solio
A luxury rhino safari camp opened on 1 July 2026 in Kenya's Solio Game Reserve. The rates, what is included, and how to add it to your Kenya safari.
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Why Travellers Choose Ongeri Expeditions for an East African Safari
The honest reasons travellers choose us: local roots in Nairobi, tailormade journeys, the finest camps, and signature touches like meet and greet, lounge access and complimentary city nights.
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Top Luxury Safari Camps and Lodges in the Masai Mara
A guide to eight of the best luxury Masai Mara camps for 2026, with locations, highlights, and how to pick the right one for your safari.
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Best Time to See the Great Migration: A Month by Month Guide
Where the herds are through the year, when the Mara River crossings happen, and how to time your luxury safari for the moment you most want to witness.
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Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Safari Guide: Where to Go and When
Kenya or Tanzania? A luxury guide to where to go and when, comparing the Masai Mara, the Serengeti, the seasons and the Great Migration.
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A&K Kitirua Plains Lodge: A New Luxury Lodge in Amboseli
Inside Amboseli's newest luxury lodge, a private concession in the Kitirua Conservancy with Kilimanjaro views, walking safaris and night drives.
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How Much Does a Luxury Safari Cost? A 2026/2027 Price Guide
What a luxury safari really costs in 2026 and 2027, what drives the price, and how to get the most from your budget across Kenya and Tanzania.
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Gay Safaris in Africa: A Guide for LGBTQ Travellers
Where LGBTQ travellers are most welcome in Africa, how to travel safely and discreetly, and how to plan a private luxury safari.
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