Packing for an African safari is vastly different than packing for any other trip, and it’s often a challenge for first time safari goers. Not only do most safari goers have weight restrictions on bush flights (a typical weight restriction is 15 kilograms or 33 pounds total per person, including camera equipment and carry-ons), but […]
While safari is–on its own–a bucket list experience, there’s no doubt that some experiences become an unforgettable highlight of your trip. Whether it’s coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla in the thick mountain forests, watching herds of wildebeest make their way across the Mara River, or learning about the traditions of remote tribes in the […]
A day on safari typically starts early. You might wake up before dawn to a hot cup of coffee or tea, followed by a morning game drive. 05:30 You’ll be woken just before dawn with a gentle ‘jambo’ or ‘good morning’. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be left on your veranda or at your bedside […]
Imagine waking to the musical calls of a multitude of birds and the sight of a radiant sunrise painting the vast plains in hues of orange and pink, while on a gorilla trek safari you wake to the misty jungles of Bwindi forest-home to half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. This is the enchanting […]