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Safari stories, expert guidance, and the quiet art of travelling Africa well.

A luxury tented camp overlooking the Masai Mara at golden hour
Where to Stay · 6 June 2026
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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Wildebeest on the move during the Great Migration in the Masai Mara
Wildlife · 6 June 2026
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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A luxury safari across Kenya and Tanzania, from the Masai Mara to the Serengeti
Planning · 19 June 2026
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 with Kilimanjaro views
New Openings · 23 June 2026
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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A luxury safari camp in the Maasai Mara, illustrating the cost of a luxury safari in Kenya and Tanzania
Planning · 26 June 2026
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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A sweeping East Africa luxury safari landscape, a welcoming journey for LGBTQ travellers
LGBTQ Travel · 26 June 2026
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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