Safari Planning Notes From the EXG Team
Practical guidance on timing, lodges, guiding, and pacing — written from the ground in Tanzania, not repurposed brochure copy.
Written by the U.S. + Tanzania planning team
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The EXG Safaris blog covers safari planning topics for U.S. travelers — timing and light, lodge selection, guiding, family and senior pacing, and how to combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar. New posts are added as the team publishes them.
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Planning Notes & Safari Guides
Families· 8 min read
Best Multigenerational Safaris for Families: How to Choose the Right Fit
Grandparents, parents, and kids rarely want the same pace. Here's how the main safari operator styles compare, and why a private Tanzania itinerary tends to work best for mixed-age groups.
Families· 9 min read
What Three Generations Actually Need on a Safari
Real planning notes on the ages that work best, the trip lengths that hold up, and what quietly breaks a family safari before it starts.
Planning· 18 min read
When Is the Best Time to Visit Tanzania? A Month-by-Month Safari Guide
June through October is the easiest all-around answer, but it is not right for every traveler. A month-by-month comparison of wildlife, weather, crowds, the Great Migration, and Zanzibar.
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