Journal
Field notes, planning guides, and quiet dispatches written by our guides in Arusha, on the mountain, and along the coast.
Wildlife · December 2025
The 2026 Migration - what we're seeing in the south
The herds are deeper into Ndutu than usual. A short note on what that means for January arrivals.
Kilimanjaro · November 2025
A planner's packing list for Kilimanjaro
The kit our guides actually use - and what to leave at home.
Safari Tips · October 2025
Why we send everyone to Tarangire in October
Late dry season concentrates the elephant herds on the river. It's an unrivalled month.
Zanzibar · August 2025
The quiet corners of Zanzibar
Beyond Nungwi: where to go on the spice coast if you want to feel like the only guest.
Conservation · June 2025
What we pay our porters, and why we publish it
A note on KPAP, fair wages, and why every Western Bridge climb publishes its porter policy.