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…
Poaching continues to be one of Tanzania’s biggest conservation challenges – but in the Serengeti, something powerful is happening. Tour operators, park authorities, and conservation partners have teamed up to fight back, and the results are inspiring. A Unique Partnership: Rangers + Former Poachers The Serengeti’s de-snaring program, supported by Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) and TANAPA, brings together some…
Planning a safari is about more than ticking off the Big Five. It’s about the experience – the people you meet, the places you explore, and the impact you leave behind. At African Environments, we believe every journey should respect the wild spaces we explore and the communities we work alongside. Protecting Wild Spaces From the slopes of Kilimanjaro…
Stepping out of the vehicle and into the wild on foot opens up an entirely new perspective, bringing you closer to nature than ever before. African Environments is one of the few companies granted permission to lead multi-day walking safaris in the Serengeti’s vast Wilderness Area – a pristine, untouched region closed to the general public, where wildlife thrives…
We’re excited to be featured with our exclusive Serengeti Walking Safari in Flightlinks inflight magazine – click below to read to article!
One of life’s great unknowns …. When will the rains arrive in the Serengeti!!!! If you talk to the old time farmers, they will tell you that you could set your watch by the arrival of the rains, but now climate change or whatever it is now, is totally up in the air and almost impossible to predict. Well…
Thanks to Nancy and her group for sending us such detailed feedback; After our 10 Day Walking Safari with African Environments we could highlight so many extraordinary moments and experiences: ⭐ the wildlife – unforgettable and moving ⭐ the landscape – stunning beauty ⭐ the camps – seemingly effortless style and comfort – sigh!! ⭐ the cuisine – so much food and so…
My wife and I got married in January ’23, and knowing we wanted to go on safari for a honeymoon, opted to leave ourselves a year to research and plan. We were quickly introduced to African Environments, and the experience working with the entirety of this team for the last year has been fantastic. From first contact, they’re always…
