The Ibhanilfa Journal
Stories, field notes and planning guides from East Africa
A collection of field notes and practical guides from across East Africa — the rhythm of the Great Migration, what to actually expect on Kilimanjaro, the people and places behind our cultural journeys, and the planning detail that makes a safari work. Written to be useful before, and after, you travel with us.
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Multi-Country East Africa Itineraries: Combining Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda
How to realistically combine Tanzania with Rwanda or Uganda in one trip — flight connections, pacing, and planning considerations.
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Green Season Safaris in Tanzania: Why Travellers Are Reconsidering the Rains
What travelling during Tanzania’s green season actually involves, and why some travellers deliberately choose it.
What Does a Tanzania Safari Cost? Understanding the Real Price Drivers
The real factors that drive Tanzania safari pricing — accommodation tier, vehicle choice, season and park fees — explained plainly.
Planning a Family Safari in Tanzania: Age Guidance and Practical Tips
Practical guidance for planning a family safari in Tanzania — pacing, accommodation, and age considerations.
Combining Tanzania and Zanzibar: Planning a Safari and Beach Holiday
How to sequence a mainland safari with a Zanzibar beach stay, how much time to allow, and what changes about the trip.
Yellow Fever and Vaccination Requirements for an East Africa Safari
How yellow fever certificate requirements differ across Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, and why transit routing matters.Tanzania Visa and Entry Requirements: A 2026 Planning Guide
What’s changed in Tanzania’s visa and entry process, what to check before booking flights, and where to apply.
Tanzania or Kenya for Your First Safari: A Practical Comparison
A practical, balanced comparison of Tanzania and Kenya for a first safari — parks, cost, logistics, and how to decide.A Morning With the Hadzabe: Tracking, Tradition, and Time at Lake Eyasi | Ibhanilfa Safaris
A quiet, honest account of joining the Hadzabe near Lake Eyasi for a morning of tracking, fire-making, and foraging and what it teaches about attention, time, and a…
Conservation Travel: How Safari Tourism Funds Wildlife Protection in Tanzania
How park and conservation fees are used in Tanzania, and how tourism connects to wildlife protection and community programmes.A considered next step
Planning a journey through East Africa?
Use the insights in the Journal as a starting point, then speak with Ibhanilfa about shaping a journey around your interests, season and available time.