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Frequently Asked Questions About African Safaris

African safari frequently asked questions
Luxury safari planning in Africa

African Safari FAQs – Plan with Confidence

Planning an African safari can raise many questions. Below, our safari experts answer the most common questions to help you plan a seamless, luxury safari experience in Tanzania and East Africa.

Explore Our Popular African Safari Experiences

African safaris can be enjoyed year-round. The most popular periods are December–March and August–October, coinciding with holidays and dry season wildlife viewing. June and November are quieter months, offering excellent wildlife sightings and discounted rates.

Love & Dove Africa Safaris often offers reduced single supplements and special group rates in April and May. Contact us to plan your ideal safari.

The Great Migration moves between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara. River crossings usually occur in July–August in Kenya, with herds returning south by December.

Our safari experts can help you time your trip perfectly for the best viewing opportunities. Get in touch for guidance.

Private vehicles are available for couples, families, or groups wanting an exclusive safari experience. Costs are shared if more than one guest is traveling.

Let us design a customized safari itinerary with your own vehicle. Contact our safari specialists today.

Absolutely. We can tailor every detail of your safari itinerary to your preferences, within logistical limits. Love & Dove Africa Safaris provides proven itineraries as inspiration, but you’re free to customize for your ideal experience.

Reach out to discuss your custom safari plans and get a personalized quote: Contact us.

Yes. Most safaris are suitable for children old enough to enjoy wildlife experiences. Babies and very young children may find long drives on rough roads challenging.

Children under 12 often receive discounted lodge rates. Luxury tented camps may have age restrictions. Contact us for tailored family safaris.

We use 7-seater custom safari minibuses and Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, perfect for wildlife viewing and photography. All vehicles are fully equipped with coolers, first aid kits, and long-range radios.

Our trained, experienced safari guides ensure your safety, comfort, and a memorable safari experience in Tanzania and East Africa.

We recommend temporary membership with Flying Doctor Services for emergency coverage. All vehicles are equipped with two-way radios for immediate communication with guides and headquarters.

Your safety is our priority. Contact us for full details about safety measures on our safaris.

For wildlife, a 200mm zoom lens is the minimum; 300–400mm is ideal. For birds, use 500mm or larger, and a wide-angle lens for scenic shots. Bring extra batteries and memory cards, as replacements may be limited locally.

Our guides can suggest the best photography spots on your safari for breathtaking photos.

Love & Dove Africa Safaris combines knowledge, experience, and commitment to deliver once-in-a-lifetime safari experiences. Past clients consistently praise our professionalism and attention to detail.

Request contacts from previous guests or contact us to plan your personalized luxury safari with confidence.

Still Have Questions About Your African Safari?

Our safari specialists are ready to help you plan a personalized, stress-free safari experience. Whether you are traveling from the USA, Europe, or elsewhere, we design journeys that match your budget, style, and travel dates.

Contact Love and Dove Africa Safaris today for expert advice, custom itineraries, and honest pricing.

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Testimonials

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Excellent Customer Service!

Frederic was easy to work with and kept in contact with us throughout our tour to make sure there were no issues.

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LovesToTravel

Swansea, Illinois, USA

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Excellent Trip

Love and Dove Africa Tours worked closely with our travel agent in Nairobi to ensure that we had a great trip through the best..

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Damien F

USA

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Fantastic Experience

We are a group of 7 from Hong Kong and had a great time in Tanzania thru' the help of Love and Dove.Thanks for the wonderful lodge chosen for us.

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Cora

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Quality Services

Excellent safari with Love and Dove Africa in Southern Tanzania. 10 memorable days visiting Mikumi NP, Ruaha NP and Selous GR.

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AleDel

Milan, Italy

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Awesome Feeling

My husband and I are extremely happy with the wonderful experience we had during the 7-day safari in Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngoro-Ngoro.

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DessiStoilova

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Great safari experience

We (me and my wife) did a 5 day safari with love&dove and it was definitively a great and memorable experience.

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Mannheim, Germany

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