Know Before You Go
Whether you're traveling to witness the Great Migration or just want to learn more about Tanzania, peruse this array of helpful resources. Our wildlife guides, packing tips and safari stories will give you a true taste of wild Africa.
Travel Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Kenya or Tanzania? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about African wildlife, weather and more.
Wildlife Guide
Learn about elephants, rhinos, regal predators, wildebeest and other wildlife you may encounter on your East Africa safari.
Photography Tips
Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog before your Kenya migration safari.
African Wildlife Trivia
Take our African safari wildlife quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about life on the savanna!
Tanzania Weather & Climate
Find out the typical weather conditions in Tanzania during the dry and rainy seasons.
Packing List
We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your East Africa safari.
Travel Stories & Articles
Serengeti Calling
—By Emily Goodheart
Driving across the plains of the Serengeti, you listen to the echoes of animals calling in the distance, just as Africa has called to you.
Across the Serengeti: East Africa's Great Migration
—By Chinwe Kalu, WWF
Protecting the Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem ensures that the plains of East Africa will continue to move with the thunder of hooves for generations to come.
How to Get Wall-Worthy Pictures of Africa’s Great Migration
—By Samantha Miller
The Serengeti and Maasai Mara are the stage for the largest animal migration on Earth, and for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, Natural Habitat Adventures offers an unparalleled front-row seat to capture this thrilling event.
Meet the Pioneering Women Changing the Face of the African Safari Industry
—By Lavanya Sunkara
For the longest time, women in many wildlife-rich African nations did not work in safari tourism, due to the perception that it’s a “man’s job.” Today, women aren’t just breaking barriers, they’re paving the way for others to follow. They’re working as guides, security officers, head chefs and managers, and saying, “anything a man can do, we can do, too.”
Africa’s Amazing Birdlife
—By Laura Kiniry
Here are eight extraordinary avians to keep an eye out for on your African safari with Nat Hab.
New Year’s Resolution: Eat Like a Tanzanian
—By Candice Gaukel Andrews
Research is showing that the traditional diet of those who live in rural Tanzania causes less inflammation and a healthier composition of bacteria and fungi in the gut as compared to a typical Western diet.
