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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Wildebeast Migration Feb/Mar - Worth it? in the Africa Branch

    Both are great time - in Feb you'll see tens of thousands of animals on the short grass plains, spread out for all to see. And loads of...
    7 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Self-drive safari in Kenya + Tanzania in the Africa Branch

    Ah, I was sure I'd paid $35 last time, but $30 it is. My advice is avoid the Seronera public campsite (it's very busy, and in the middle of...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called your thoughts on a tentative itinerary for a wander in Tanzania in the Africa Branch

    Morogoro. It's an awful road, but I've seen busses on it in the past and it's a more interesting route and saves doubling back on the...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Self-drive safari in Kenya + Tanzania in the Africa Branch

    I can't give you a recommendation for the company, but I can say...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recommendation: Bagamoyo, Pangani, Tanga in 6 days in the Africa Branch

    I don't think the ferry is operating north of Bagamoyo. Last I head (when I was there in July) to get to Pangani from Dar you still had to...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Self-drive safari in Kenya + Tanzania in the Africa Branch

    Sounds like you want to organise a private safari, and you really shouldn't have a problem with pushy drivers - explain what you want to...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 4 weeks- Kenya or Tanzania? in the Africa Branch

    I like both very much (but live in TZ!) and they're both very diverse - if anything, Tanzania's bigger size means there more here, but you...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ngorongoro Crater National Park Fees in the Africa Branch

    Yes, I'm afraid safaris in northern Tanzania are expensive. The cheapest way to go is to get a group of people together and go with a...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Self-drive safari in Kenya + Tanzania in the Africa Branch

    Some answers to your questions:...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tented Camp Safari - Advice Please & Kilimanjaro Climb in the Africa Branch

    Oliver's is lovely (as are all the Asilia camps I've been to - Ubuntu is another in their chain). But definitely the luxury end of...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How many days was your safari? Was it too much or too little? in the Africa Branch

    You definitely shouldn't be bored on a safari if you've got a good guide and good company - even if you don't see any animals! And, in...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tarangire or Selous in February?? in the Africa Branch

    Selous could be seriously wet in Feb (like, under water wet). It's also a very, very long trip from your other places. Tarangire is a...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ngorongoro Crater National Park Fees in the Africa Branch

    You can easily arrange overnight trips to the crater from Arusha - the big companies will chage lots, but smaller independent's can make it...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tanzania travels in the Africa Branch

    I'd start by getting a map / guide... If you're in Iringa, I'd start looking at Ruaha (even Katavi) for the safari option - and I'd stay as...
    8 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ngorongoro Crater National Park Fees in the Africa Branch

    If you're doing a self drive in a Tanzanian registered vehicle for 24 hours for two people you will pay:...
    8 months ago

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