In September 2017 I had the opportunity to go gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. At the time of publishing this article in September 2017, there were 15 mountain gorilla families that can be tracked in Uganda: … Continue reading Mountain Gorillas in Uganda: a Photo Essay
If you’re planning a trip to Uganda for tourism, it’s more than likely that you’re going to visit some or all of these sites: Murchison Falls Queen Elizabeth National Park Ishasha area in Queen Elizabeth National Park Fort Portal area … Continue reading How To Travel Within Uganda: Driving vs. Flying
Vegetarian and vegan diets are not common in Uganda. And most tourists who go there aren’t vegan nor vegetarian either. The lodges can cater to vegetarians and vegans but know that there will be fewer options compared to non-vegetarian guests. … Continue reading Vegetarian or Vegan Traveling in Uganda
Last month my husband and I went on a two week holiday to Uganda. As the trip of a lifetime we decided to splurge and be fancy. We stayed at luxury lodges such as Baker’s Lodge that sits on the Nile … Continue reading Making Sure Your Tour Company Doesn’t Screw You When You Book a Safari: Real (Recent) Story
Entebbe Airport is the only international airport in Uganda at the moment (there’s a proposed project to start building a new international airport near Kibale National Park). It’s a small airport with one terminal. When we arrived into Entebbe you … Continue reading Boma Guesthouse; Great Place to Stay After Flight into Entebbe Airport, Uganda
Entebbe Airport is the only international airport in Uganda at the moment (there’s a proposed project to start building a new international airport near Kibale National Park). It’s a small airport with one terminal. It can get pretty hot inside … Continue reading Traveling to/from Entebbe Airport, Uganda; Details That Are Nice to Know
When you’re packing for a big trip like East Africa, there’s your gear, clothing, shoes and toiletries. When you go gorilla or chimp trekking in Uganda, Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of Congo there’s a set of items you’ll need. … Continue reading Packing Hack: Pre-Packing Your Gear for Gorilla and Chimp Trekking in East Africa
In this article: Itinerary + Context of My Trip to Uganda Luggage To Take to Uganda Clothes Shoes Travel Gear Camera Gear Bush Bathroom Breaks Not JUST for Petite Women: Even though the title of this article states that it’s … Continue reading Women’s Guide to Packing for A Trip to Uganda; Petite Women You’ll ESPECIALLY Like This.
Thinking about traveling to East Africa? From the Great Migration, to tree climbing lions to chimpanzee habituation and gorilla trekking, there’s a plethora to see and do. So, where in East Africa should you go? Ideally you’d visit all of … Continue reading Deciding What Countries To Travel In East Africa: A Simple Framework To Make Deciding Easier
Many people think the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa. However, the Cape of Good Hope is actually the Southwestern-most tip of Africa. Sorry to burst your bubble, if you’re like me when you get there, you’ll … Continue reading Visiting The ‘Southern’ Tip of Africa
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