That morning, we woke up to our final Ugandan sunrise. Golden light spilled across the Kyambura escarpment, casting long, dreamy shadows over Queen Elizabeth National Park. From the deck of Pumba Safari Cottages, coffee in hand, we watched the wilderness slowly stir to life—elephants grazing in the distance, birds soaring lazily across the savanna sky….
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Dust & Detours. Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda
At this point in the journey, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve washed my clothes. T-shirts have been rinsed and wrung out more often than they’ve been worn fresh, and let’s not even talk about the socks. Safari life is glorious—but it’s also dusty, sweaty, and delightfully unpredictable. We started day 13 with a…
From Forest Trails to Gorilla Tales. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Uganda
Some mornings carry the weight of destiny—this is one of them. Having checked in last night, I’ve slept well, my body rested, my mind clear. I’m ready to step into the experience I’ve been dreaming about for years. At Buhoma Community Rest Camp, the mist clung low over the trees after a night of heavy monsoon rain,…
Where the Equator Splits the Sky. Entebbe Uganda
Some journeys are just flights. Others blaze into stories worth telling. And as I land in Uganda—ticking off the 56th country on my quest to turn my travel dreams into a lifetime of memories, the next wild adventure begins. Flying in on Kenya Airways Flight 420, I knew this was no ordinary touchdown. As Entebbe…
Craters and Contrasts. Ngorongoro Tanzania
Some journeys test your limits before they reward you. After hours on the road, we finally cross the border from Kenya into Tanzania—and just like that, everything changes. The dry, golden plains give way to a landscape bursting with life: rolling green hills, thick vegetation, a kind of wild beauty that feels almost surreal. By…
Mount Kilimanjaro in the Frame. Amboseli Kenya
We’ve been on the road a while now—twelve travelers, two jeeps, one epic route through Kenya’s wildest corners. The Maasai Mara kicked things off with drama and glory: golden savannahs, endless horizons, and predators everywhere. Lake Naivasha followed, calm and gentle like a long exhale—hippos bobbing in the water, fish eagles diving into the water, and boat rides that…
From the Wild to the Waters: Lake Naivasha Kenya
The sun rose slowly over the golden plains of the Maasai Mara, casting long shadows across the dew-laced grass. Our bags were packed, our hearts still echoing with the roar of lions and the colours and contours of the wild. The Mara had left its mark—raw, wild, and soul-stirring. But the adventure wasn’t over. Ahead…
East Africa Bound. Maasai Mara Kenya
As Qatar Airways Flight QR 1336 descended into Nairobi under the cover of darkness, a wave of nostalgia swept over me. It had been fifteen years since I last touched down in Kenya, back in 2010, with Anya Ratnayaka. This time, I wasn’t alone. I was traveling with twelve others for a 15-day escapade through…
Mombasa, Tsavo and a detour to Amboseli. Kenya Africa
It’s time for us to return to Nairobi and take a flight out to Mombasa, Kenya’s second largest city. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, this is a cosmopolitan city attracting many tourists and expatriates because of its friendly culture. We decide to catch our breath here and enjoy some of the wonderful hospitality. After…
The Magic of the Mara. Kenya Africa
Our journey continues. As we leave Lake Nakuru National Park, it is a 2-hour drive to Kenya’s ‘Jewel of the Parks’ – the Maasai Mara. We cannot wait to get out there. The road to the Mara is deplete of vegetation and interspersed with dusty townships. The land is dry and arid and these dark…
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