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Activity type: First-timer tips
Consider the green season
Lush landscapes, newborn animals, fewer vehicles and lower prices: the green season can be one of the best times for a safari.
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Fly one long leg
Swap eight hours on the road for an hour in the air: flying one long leg of your safari saves time and energy for the things you came to see.
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Hire a porter on your trek
A porter carries your bag, gives you a hand on steep slopes and earns an income that helps protect the gorillas: hiring one is one of the best decisions on a trek.
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Pack layers
Cold at dawn, hot at noon and wet by afternoon: packing in layers is the secret to staying comfortable on an East African safari.
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Build in a slower day
Early starts, long drives and a tough gorilla trek add up: one slower day in the middle of your trip can make the whole safari better.
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Book gorilla permits first
Only eight people a day can visit each gorilla family, so the permit decides your dates: book it first, then build the rest of your safari around it.
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Pair gorillas with a savannah safari
Gorillas in the mist, then lions on the plains: combining a gorilla trek with a savannah safari gives you the best of East Africa in one trip.
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