Your questions, answered

Tell us who’s travelling, when, and what you’re dreaming of, through our Curate your safari form, by email or on WhatsApp. Our Arusha team then curates a private itinerary around you and refines it with you until it feels unmistakably yours. There are no fixed packages and no group departures.

No. Every Endelea journey is private: your own vehicle, your own certified guide, and a pace set entirely by you, whether you are a couple, a family or travelling solo.

East Africa rewards you in every season. The right time depends on what you most want to discover:

• June – October: the long dry season. Wildlife gathers around water and the Great Migration reaches its dramatic river crossings.
• January – February: calving season in the southern Serengeti, with thousands of newborns and the predators that follow them.
• November – December: the short rains turn the plains green, with fewer vehicles about.
• March – May: the long rains. Lush and peaceful, though a few camps close for the season.

Absolutely. Safari-and-beach journeys are among our favourites, from the Serengeti to the white sands of Nungwi or the quieter islands of Pemba and Mafia. Tanzania and Kenya pair beautifully too; just remember each country needs its own visa or eTA.

Yes. For couples we arrange private bush dinners, sundowners on the plains, balloon flights over the Serengeti and safari proposals. For families, we pace each day around young explorers. Some camps and activities set minimum ages, so share your children’s ages when you enquire and we’ll choose accordingly.

Every journey is priced individually, according to your dates, route, camps and group size. Your quote is fully itemised, with park fees, stays, guiding, flights and transfers set out line by line, so you see exactly what you are paying for.

Once your itinerary feels right, we confirm everything in writing. A deposit secures your camps, permits and flights, with the balance due before arrival.

If your plans change, our cancellation terms apply as set out in your written confirmation. We strongly recommend travel insurance that includes cancellation cover.

You’ll need a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk, and that includes Kenya. A journey that starts in Kenya and continues into Tanzania therefore needs one. Carry the certificate with your passport.

Visit a travel clinic six to eight weeks before departure. They’ll advise on routine and travel vaccines for your itinerary and health. Carry any medication in its original packaging, with a copy of the prescription.

Yes, in much of Tanzania and Kenya. Use insect repellent, wear long sleeves in the evenings and ask your clinic about anti-malarial tablets. Lodges and camps provide mosquito nets.

We advise against it. Drink bottled or filtered water, and use it to brush your teeth too. Our safari vehicles carry drinking water for you throughout the day.

Yes, when you travel with experienced, licensed guides. Ours are certified and seasoned, our vehicles are carefully maintained and every camp we use is vetted. In the parks:

• Stay inside the vehicle unless your guide says otherwise
• Never feed or approach wildlife
• Wear neutral colours and keep your voice low near animals

On light-aircraft flights between parks, the allowance is usually around 15 kg per person, packed in a soft, flexible bag. International and domestic airlines follow your ticket’s allowance. Travelling with camera gear? Tell us early and we’ll plan around it.

Neutral, earthy tones such as khaki, olive and sand blend best with the bush, while dark blue and black attract insects. Pack warm layers for early game drives, a wide-brimmed hat and sun protection. Avoid camouflage prints entirely (see Laws & etiquette).

• Wildlife: yes. Switch off the flash and follow your guide’s lead on distance.
• People: always ask first, particularly in Maasai communities.
• Places: avoid military sites, government buildings, police stations and airports.

Drones need a permit and are tightly controlled, especially in national parks. If aerial footage matters to you, let us know well ahead and we’ll advise on what’s possible.

No. Single-use plastic bags are banned in both Tanzania and Kenya. Pack fabric bags instead; clear zip-lock bags for toiletries are generally fine if you take them home again. It’s one small way to help these landscapes continue to flourish.

Please don’t. In Tanzania, camouflage is reserved for the military and is not permitted for civilians, visitors included. Leave camo prints at home to avoid fines at airports and borders.

Zanzibar is predominantly Muslim. In Stone Town and in villages, cover your shoulders and knees, and keep swimwear for the beach and pool. During Ramadan, be discreet about eating and drinking in public during daylight hours.

Drug offences carry severe penalties, and firearms may not be brought into either country. Beyond the rules, a warm “Jambo” or “Habari” and a moment to chat goes a long way, wherever your journey takes you.