Safari
What to look for in a conservation safari.
Choosing a safari is about more than finding an exciting itinerary. For travelers considering conservation-focused East Africa group travel, the…
Notes From the Field
Safari Travel Blog
Safari guides, Kilimanjaro know-how, and stories from across Tanzania.
Heritage
Tanzanian Food: 12 Must-Try Dishes in Tanzania
You can’t truly know a country until you’ve tasted it. Tanzania might be famous for its safaris and beaches, but…
Trekking
Kilimanjaro Routes: 7 Best Routes To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Choosing your route up Kilimanjaro isn’t like picking a trail for a weekend hike. The route you take massively affects…
Trekking
7 Mount Kilimanjaro Myths Debunked
Mount Kilimanjaro has a way of capturing the imagination. Maybe it’s the snow-capped summit rising above the Tanzanian plains, or…
Trekking
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: Everything You Need to Know
Planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? Compare routes, costs, best climbing seasons, preparation, altitude, packing and expert tips from Mauly Tours'…
Safari
Which Tanzania Safari Has the Best Chance of Seeing Lions?
There are few moments in African wildlife travel that compare to seeing your first lion in the wild. Perhaps it…
Safari
Why Elephants Make Tarangire So Special
There are few wildlife encounters as memorable as seeing a large elephant herd emerge from behind a cluster of ancient…
Heritage
12 Most Instagrammable Places in Zanzibar
Zanzibar hardly needs a filter. With its powder-white beaches, turquoise lagoons, centuries-old architecture, colourful markets, and traditional dhow boats drifting…
Heritage
Best Sunset Spots in Zanzibar
There is something special about sunset in Zanzibar. Perhaps it is the way the Indian Ocean reflects every shade of…
Trekking
Post-Climb Recovery and Aftercare Kilimanjaro
Reaching Uhuru Peak is often described as the moment climbers have been working towards for months, if not years. Standing…
Trekking
Kilimanjaro Summit Night: What to Expect
There is a moment on every Kilimanjaro climb when the mountain stops feeling like a scenic trek and starts feeling…
Safari
Best Time to Visit Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania’s most distinctive safari destinations, known for its ancient baobab trees, sweeping savannahs, and…
Safari
How Many Days Do You Need for a Tanzania Safari?
One of the most common questions travellers ask when planning a safari is deceptively simple: how many days do you…
Safari
Why Zanzibar Is Known as the Spice Island
Zanzibar is a name that immediately evokes images of white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees. Yet long before…
Safari
The Best Spice Farms to Visit in Zanzibar
Zanzibar has long been known as the Spice Island, a name earned through centuries of trade that once made it…
Trekking
Ethical Climbing and Responsible Tourism on Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is more than a trekking destination. It is a living ecosystem, a cultural landscape, and a vital source…
Trekking
How to Choose a Kilimanjaro Tour Operator 2026
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most iconic trekking experiences in the world. Rising dramatically above the plains of…
Safari
Guided Safaris vs Self-Drive: Why Guided Wins
Tanzania is one of the most extraordinary safari destinations on Earth. Vast wilderness areas, iconic national parks, and dense concentrations…
Safari
Family Safari vs. Adventure Safari: Which Is Right for You?
Planning a safari in Tanzania is rarely just about choosing a destination. It is about choosing a style of travel…
Retreat
10 Must Visit Historic Sites in Stone Town
Stone Town is a place where time feels layered rather than linear. Every narrow alleyway, carved wooden door, and weathered…
Retreat
Nungwi vs Kendwa: Which Zanzibar Beach Is Better?
On the northern tip of Zanzibar, where the Indian Ocean glows in shifting shades of turquoise and gold, two beaches…
Retreat
Food and Nutrition on a Kilimanjaro Trek
High on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, where the air thins and temperatures drop sharply after sunset, one of the…
Trekking
What Accommodation is Like on Kilimanjaro
There is a moment on Mount Kilimanjaro, usually just after sunset, when the mountain becomes impossibly still. The last glow…
Safari
Wildebeest Migration Safari: 7 Essential Tips
Do you see a Great Wildebeest Migration safari in your future? We hope so! As safari experts living a stone’s…
Safari
Best Time to See the Great Wildebeest Migration
If you’re traveling all the way to East Africa to see the Great Wildebeest Migration, you naturally want to book…