Safari Journal

Safari Blog & Planning Guides

Practical guidance for choosing the right route, season, budget and packing list for Kenya, Tanzania, Mombasa and Zanzibar.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: Machame vs Marangu Route Compared

Compare Kilimanjaro's Machame and Marangu routes by scenery, difficulty, accommodation, acclimatisation, success rates and who each route suits.

Compare Kenya and Tanzania safaris by wildlife, migration timing, cost, driving distances, family travel, first-time routes and beach add-ons.