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Expert safari planning guides, African destination insights, wildlife travel advice, ethical tourism knowledge, and in-depth safari itineraries from the Fair Trade Safaris team.

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Best Places for Gorilla & Chimp Trekking in Africa

2/26/2026 • Devon Heuer

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Top 10 Places to Track Africa’s Gorillas or Chimps in the Wild

Tracking Africa’s great apes is one of the most profound wildlife experiences on earth. Whether trekking through Rwanda’s misty volcanoes or following chimpanzees along Lake Tanganyika, this guide explores the best places for ethical, unforgettable primate encounters.

Africa’s Greatest Mammal Migrations You Must See

2/12/2026 • Devon Heuer

Africa’s Greatest Mammal Migrations You Must See

From the Great Wildebeest Migration to Zambia’s bat exodus, discover seven of Africa’s most extraordinary mammal migrations and when to witness them responsibly.

New Blog: Capturing the Wild.

1/30/2026 • Devon Heuer

Capturing the Wild: 10 Essential Tips for Amateur Wildlife Photographers on Safari in Africa

Dreaming of photographing Africa’s wildlife? These 10 essential safari photography tips help amateur photographers capture powerful, ethical, and unforgettable images.

Lion portrait with a sunset safari background and the blog title “Great Add-Ons to a Safari Experience.

1/15/2026 • Devon Heuer

Great Add-Ons to a Safari Experience

Enhance your safari with meaningful add-ons—from hot air balloon rides to cultural encounters, wine country escapes, and conservation experiences. Elevate your journey with these thoughtful upgrades.

2025 year in review

12/31/2025 • Devon Heuer

🌍 2025 Year in Review: A Journey of Impact, Innovation & Unforgettable Moments

2025 was a year of purpose-driven travel, impactful partnerships, and soulful safaris. From influencer trips to gala donations, Fair Trade Safaris made luxury travel truly meaningful.

Amazing Gorillas

12/15/2025 • Devon Heuer

Meet Africa’s Amazing Gorillas: A Journey Worth Taking Now

Track mountain gorillas in Africa’s wild forests. Discover why now is the perfect time to go, how tourism helps conservation, and what makes this a life-changing safari experience.

Illustration showing a transition from coding and technology to nature and conservation, symbolized by a growing tree

11/24/2025 • Devon Heuer

Building Impact, Not Just Code: Why Fair Trade Safaris Was Born

Tech entrepreneur Saurabh Khetrapal left coding to launch Fair Trade Safaris—a luxury travel company donating 100% of profits to conservation, community upliftment, and ethical travel.