Travel guide

Everything we get asked before you come.

Visas, weather, what to pack and what to worry about — written from what we are actually asked, not from a template.

01 — Before you travel

Four things to sort.

Visa & entry

You need one, it is your responsibility, and applying online well ahead is far less painful than the queue at the airport.

Visa & entry →

When to travel

Dry seasons, green seasons, the migration calendar, and where the mountain’s weather differs from the plains.

When to travel →

Packing list

What to bring for safari and for the mountain — including two rules about colour that catch people out.

Packing list →

Health & safety

Vaccinations, malaria, insurance, the air ambulance, and an honest answer about whether the animals attack.

Health & safety →

02 — From the journal

Longer reads.

Supporting the Love and Hope Foundation

At Mega Adventures Travel, sustainability goes beyond preserving nature—it’s also about supporting the communities we visit. That’s why we proudly partner with Love and Hope Founda

Conquering Kilimanjaro: training and planning

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a remarkable adventure that requires careful preparation and planning. As Africa’s highest peak and one of the world’s most iconic mountains, Kilimanj

Tanzania’s Southern Circuit? Yes.

At this point, you have realized that you have over 20 national parks to choose from in Tanzania, it can get a little overwhelming deciding what…

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