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Luxury Safari Stories & Guides

Expert guides and field notes on Kenya, Tanzania, the Great Migration, gorilla trekking, and the art of travelling Africa well.

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.

Destination weddings on safari and the islands
Celebrations · 3 July 2026
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
Safari Styles · 3 July 2026
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, a family on a private game drive
Family Safaris · 3 July 2026
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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Honeymoon safari cost, a luxury bush and beach honeymoon
Honeymoons · 3 July 2026
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, a mountain gorilla
Planning · 3 July 2026
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 guide, a mountain gorilla in Bwindi, Uganda
Planning · 3 July 2026
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 in Solio, Kenya
New Openings · 3 July 2026
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 a luxury East African safari
Why Ongeri · 29 June 2026
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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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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