Travana Holidays
Map and journal for trip planning

Plan Your Safari

A safari designed entirely around you.

Our Process

From a blank page to take-off.

  1. 1

    Tell us about you

    A short conversation — what you love, where you've been, who's travelling, dates and rough budget.

  2. 2

    Bespoke design

    Within 48 hours, we send a tailored itinerary outline with lodge options at your style and price.

  3. 3

    Refine & confirm

    We iterate until it's perfect, then secure permits, lodges, and flights with a deposit.

  4. 4

    Travel & explore

    We're with you 24/7 — meet-and-greet on arrival, transfers, drivers, and on-trip support.

  5. 5

    Welcome home

    Trip debrief and a personal impact report — what your safari supported on the ground.

When to Travel

Best time to visit East Africa

  • Jan – FebCalving in southern Serengeti; warm, sunny; great in Kenya & Tanzania.
  • Mar – MayLong rains; lush, quiet, lower rates; some camps closed.
  • Jun – OctPeak dry season; the Migration; exceptional game viewing across Kenya & Tanzania.
  • Nov – DecShort rains; green landscapes; festive-season highlights.

Travel Requirements

What you'll need

  • Passport with 6+ months validity and 3+ blank pages
  • Yellow fever certificate (required for Uganda; sometimes for transit)
  • Visa (eVisa for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda; or East Africa Tourist Visa)
  • Travel insurance covering medical evacuation
  • Routine vaccinations up-to-date; consult your travel doctor 4-6 weeks ahead

Get a Custom Itinerary

Tell us about your dream trip.

The more you share, the more personal we can make it. We respond within 24 hours — no fees, no obligation.

We respond within 24 hours. No fees, no obligation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

For peak season (Jul-Oct), we recommend 8-12 months ahead — the best lodges fill early. For other times, 4-6 months is comfortable.