Let's plan your trip

As early as you comfortably can. Lodges and camps in the most sought-after areas, and Kilimanjaro departures in the popular climbing months, tend to fill well in advance, so early planning gives you more choice of dates and accommodation. That said, we regularly help travellers with shorter timelines. Send an enquiry whatever your dates and the team will tell you honestly what is possible, and suggest alternatives if your first choice is already full.

It begins with an enquiry, which costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We reply with a personal quote describing the route, the accommodation, what is included and the price. Once you are happy, you accept the quote and pay the deposit stated on your invoice, and we begin holding vehicles, guides and rooms for you. Amounts and dates are set per trip in your quote, so you always see them before you pay.

The more you share, the sharper the first quote. Helpful details include your rough dates and how flexible they are, who is travelling and the ages of any children, what you most hope to see or do, and the kind of comfort you prefer. Mention anything we should plan around, such as dietary needs, mobility, medical conditions or a celebration. If you are unsure about some of it, send what you have and we will ask the rest.

Our ready-made itineraries show how a route can flow, with sensible pacing and well-matched lodges. Tailor-made means we adjust any of it for you, from the length of stay to the parks, the accommodation collection and the activities. In practice most travellers start from a ready-made idea and we reshape it. Every trip is private and arranged for your party alone, so nothing needs to be taken exactly as listed.

Our trips are private. You travel with your own party, your own vehicle and your own guide, rather than joining strangers on a fixed departure. That means you set the pace, the early starts and the amount of time spent at each sighting. Group size depends on the trip and the vehicles and rooms available, so tell us who is coming, including families and friends travelling together, and we will plan accordingly.