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21 Days In Breathtakingly Beautiful Uganda
Discovering Uganda in 21 days — travelling by public transport from Entebbe and Kampala to Murchison Falls, Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi. Continue reading
Guereza Canopy Lodge – At One With Nature
Surrounded by lush forest, birdsong, and frequent monkey sightings, Guereza Canopy Lodge delivers an authentic jungle atmosphere without sacrificing comfort. Continue reading
A Truly Memorable Afternoon With The Chimps
An unforgettable afternoon chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, Uganda — rainforest trails, wild encounters & raw African magic. Continue reading
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Crater Lakes Tour: Fog, Boda Bodas, And Spectacular Views
Some mornings begin gently. Others begin at 5am with coffee and me in my usual travel mode – a man with a plan. Continue reading
Amabere Caves, Nyakasura Waterfall And A Stunning Lake Vista
The scenery: lush greenery, birds doing their thing, and the distant sound of water that makes you feel like you’re truly in nature. Then you arrive at the caves and the geology lesson begins. Continue reading
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Sambiya River Lodge – Where The Nile Whispers And Wildlife Wanders
Set just 15–20 minutes from the Top of the Falls, Sambiya occupies a beautifully secluded spot overlooking the Sambiya River valley, where birds, primates, and the occasional elephant provide a front-row seat to wild Africa. The open-fronted main lodge offers sweeping views across forest, river, and floodplain — ideal for sunset drinks, wildlife watching, and that quiet moment when Africa gently resets your soul. Continue reading
Murchison Falls, The Nile Unleashed
Set inside Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest national park, the falls mark the point where the Victoria Nile begins its long journey north toward Sudan and eventually Egypt. Continue reading
23 Days in Kenya: The Central Highlands And Mombasa
The route: Nairobi – overnight accommodation. Travel: Matatu to Nakuru. 4 hours – 97 miles. Nakuru x 3 nights – Visit: Geranium Seed Farm. National Park Game Drive. Travel: Matatu and Boda Boda to Bogoria Lake. 2 hrs – 70 … Continue reading
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An Uber Driver With Attitude
Despite decades of travel, I still feel quietly apprehensive before a big trip. The fear of the unknown creeps in—especially when heading somewhere deemed “non-Western,” where the rules are unfamiliar and my confidence evaporates. My brain immediately begins running disaster scenarios. Today was no different. Continue reading
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Stop That Train, I Want To Get On!
Thanks to an error entirely of my own making, I had confidently saved the wrong Nairobi train station in my note book. The one I’d selected was the old station — a mere 10 minutes and 3.5 miles away. Unfortunately, the actual SGR station was a full 12 miles away, or as Nairobi traffic prefers to call it: a lifetime. Continue reading
