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Mikumi is the Swahili word for the borassus palm. They stand tall, observing the comings and goings of all the park’s key players. During the dry season, the Mkata Plain sees dense congregations of grazers, much to the delight of visitors.

Life at Lazy Lagoon Island Lodge is deliberately slow and we’ve curated it that way. We intentionally channel the pole pole lifestyle. This encourages guests to connect with the true meaning of island living, with a little bit of help from our pool-side loungers, beachfront salas, al fresco reading room, and leisure areas for a round of snooker or darts.

With decades of knowledge and experience to share, we’ve decided to put together a list of top insider tips for those planning a visit to any or perhaps many of our Foxes Safari Camps destinations. Read on for our Top Five Insider Tips to make the most of your Safari.

One of the most common questions we get asked by our enquiring guests is 'what's the best time of year for a Southern Tanzania Safari'?

The weather is the most influential factor in determining the best time of year to embark to Southern Tanzania as it affects your comfort, the predictability of wildlife locations, your ability to see wildlife, and what type of species you will see. Being such a large country, looking at typical weather for a Serengeti safari will not necessarily help much with your Southern Tanzania safari.

This article should provide all you need to know about Southern Tanzania's weather to help you decide the best time for your Southern Tanzania safari.