Seniors Travel Guide

When I first started helping older travelers plan their safaris, I honestly underestimated how much of a difference lodge design makes.

I get this question a lot: “Are walking safaris suitable for older adults?” And honestly, I used to stumble on the answer.

I’ll be honest, the first time I planned a safari for a group of seniors, I assumed all safari companies were pretty much the same. Big mistake.

Planning a safari for seniors taught me early on that the “perfect” safari package doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Over the years of planning safaris for older travelers, I’ve learned that the “when” can be just as important as the “where.”

When I started planning safaris for older travelers who were also into photography, I realized something quickly: they don’t want to “snap and go.”

When I first started helping clients plan trips around the Great Migration, I thought it was as simple as picking a month and saying, “Let’s go.”

I used to think people booked safaris based solely on wildlife — you know, “When can I see the Great Migration?

When I first started planning safaris, I used to think everyone wanted to travel in July or August — peak Great Migration time, right? But the more I worked with retired travelers, the more I realized that shoulder seasons are where the real magic happens. They’re quieter, gentler, and honestly… smarter for seniors.

I’ve lost count of how many times a client asked me, “When’s the best time to see everything but without the crowds or the crazy heat?”