Walking Safaris in the Serengeti: Experiencing the Wilderness on Foot Most visitors explore the Serengeti from a vehicle. But to truly understand the landscape, there is nothing quite like walking through it. A walking safari transforms the way you experience the African wilderness. Suddenly the smaller details come alive — tracks in the sand, birds calling overhead, the scent…
Why Tanzania Is Perfect for a Family Safari Few travel experiences bring families together quite like a safari. Imagine grandparents watching grandchildren see elephants for the first time. Parents relaxing around a campfire after a day of adventure. Children learning about nature directly from expert guides instead of a screen. Tanzania offers the perfect setting for these moments —…
Planning a safari is about more than choosing destinations. It’s about deciding who you trust to guide your experience. In an industry filled with large travel brands and booking platforms, there is something special about travelling with a family-owned safari company. At African Environments, safari is not just a business — it is part of our family story. Nearly…
Most people imagine safari from the seat of a vehicle — scanning the horizon for elephants, lions, or giraffes. But there is another way to experience Africa that feels far more immersive. Walking. A walking safari transforms the way you experience the wilderness. Instead of observing nature from a distance, you become part of it. Slowing Down the Safari…
One of the most magical moments on safari often happens at night. The vehicles are parked. The stars appear above the African sky. Somewhere in the distance a lion calls. You’re sitting around a campfire with your guide, sharing stories about the day. This is the heart of safari — and it’s an experience that becomes even more special…
A Different Kind of Luxury Wilderness Safari For more than twenty years I’ve guided private walking safaris deep into the Serengeti’s seldom-visited wilderness — areas where only our support vehicles go and very few people set foot. At African Environments, we believe there’s no better way to know this land than on foot. Recently I had the privilege of…
Arusha National Park has long been one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets – and now the world is catching on. Recently featured on CNN Travel’s list for 2026, this compact yet incredibly diverse park offers an experience unlike anywhere else in East Africa. From lush equatorial montane forest and volcanic craters to open grasslands and shimmering lakes, Arusha National Park…
Big Adventures for Little Explorers Safari is often seen as an adventure just for adults – but in reality, it can be one of the most magical experiences for children. Wide open spaces, animals at every turn, campfires, stories under the stars… safari has a way of capturing young imaginations like nothing else. At African Environments, we warmly welcome…
Field notes from Ben, Senior Guide – January Serengeti Circuit Most safaris fail in the same way. They don’t fail because the wildlife isn’t there.They don’t fail because the camps aren’t comfortable.They fail because every day feels like a repeat of the one before. Another game drive. Another sundowner. Another lion seen from a vehicle. Another night in a…
In recent years, images from East Africa have sparked global conversations about the impact of tourism on wildlife. One particularly striking scene from the Serengeti showed dozens of vehicles crowding a single river crossing, engines running, tourists jostling for the perfect photograph – while wildebeest struggled to follow an instinctive and vital migration route. These moments are uncomfortable to…
