The Safari Industry has changed a lot in the last five years. You may have seen the horrendous OverTourism Videos coming out of Great Migration 2025. Since founding Flyga Twiga™ I’ve advised to look at “Shoulder Seasons”. What has changed is how far in advance planning is needed.

Time is your friend. Starting in 2024, East and Southern Africa Safaris began being planned over 2 years out. In 2025, I was already booking 2027.

When in Namibia last year, I toured a property second to none for Photographers. The General Manager informed me they were already booking 2027.

The same is true for Gorilla Trekking. There are only a limited number of Permits given by the Wildlife Authorities. And, if AstroTourism is part of your Safari objective, every booking must be made around the New Moon.

I did have Clients last year who luckily were able to snag a 4 Star Property cancelation. That is a rare occurrence. We were planning only 4 months out. They were flexible and changed which African Country was their Safari Destination.

Male Desert Elephant, Namibia © Flyga Twiga™ LLC

All of these changes have also shifted how much Booking Confirmation Deposits have to be placed. In order to secure bookings, Safari Lodges and Camps are now requiring 30% Non-Refundable Booking Confirmation Deposits within 15 Calendar Days of Written Confirmation.

The Booking Confirmation Deposit also means you should obtain Comprehensive Travel Insurance up front. We will note this when discussing your Budget. Please plan accordingly.

FOMO, Fear of Missing Out, is real. Safari Lodges and Camps are filling up 2 years in advance. With Tanzania increasing Tourism Taxes, in order to try and combat OverTourism, Kenya in particular has seen a huge increase in Bookings.

I love my Clients. Each and everyone has been a gem to work with. If you are looking at going on an African Safari, and especially if you have your heart set on a particular place or experience, please consider planning well ahead. I want you to have a

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Happy Day! Safe Safari!