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Going on a cheap safari in Africa is possible if you know how to optimize dates, routes, accommodations and group size. In this practical guide we tell you how much a safari in Kenya and Tanzania really costs, which routes offer the best fauna/price ratio, how to reduce expenses without losing experience and what key decisions allow you to travel responsibly and safely.

Knowing when is the best time to travel to Zanzibar makes the difference between a good vacation and a perfect trip. In this guide we tell you when to go according to the weather, rains, winds, tides and prices, with a month-by-month calendar and practical tips to choose the best beach and combine Zanzibar with a safari in Tanzania.

Amboseli National Park, in southern Kenya and at the foot of Kilimanjaro, is one of the most iconic parks in the country: elephants at a short distance, swamps teeming with life and large open plains ideal for a first safari. In this guide we tell you where it is and how to get there from Nairobi, the best time to visit it, entrance fees, types of safari, accommodation, recommended itineraries and how to combine it with other Kenyan parks to make your trip round.

Complete guide to Pemba Island, Zanzibar's wild and quiet sister: how to get there, what to see and do, where to sleep and why it is a coral paradise, turquoise lagoons and diving without masses.

Ultimate guide to decide between a safari in Kenya or Tanzania: verdict by profiles, migration schedule, differences in costs and logistics, and recommended routes —including options combined with Zanzibar— so you can choose your African trip without hesitation.

Tanzania in 15 days, without stress and with all the good: complete route through the north, variants in the south and options Kenya & Tanzania. Better times, logistical advice and itineraries so that you leave with a clear and realistic plan.

Discover how to experience Tanzania in 10 days: safari through the parks of the north, wildlife at the top and end of a dream on the beaches of Zanzibar. Day by day itineraries, safari variants, best times, budget and practical advice so you only have to worry about enjoying.

Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar: coral alleys, carved doors, spice markets and a unique Swahili-Arabic-Indian mix. In this guide you will find what to see, where to eat, the best hotels, how to get around and all the practical tips to enjoy Stone Town before jumping on the beaches of the island.

Discover how a real luxury safari is lived: mobile fields that follow wildlife, fly-in flights to avoid hours of track and private reservations with few tents and zero crowds. A clear guide to choose well in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa and design your custom safari with Watatu Travel.