Demystifying Gorilla Trekking: Permits, Planning And Packing
Planning your gorilla trek can be a confusing experience – there are tonnes of websites out there offering different or patchy information, a lot of …
Uganda
I spent four months living and working in Kampala and travelling round Uganda. I got to know the country pretty well and took some amazing photos. Here are all the blog posts I’ve written about Uganda.
My Luxury Uganda Safari Itinerary: Into Africa’s Wild Places
Choosing a safari can be overwhelming. There are so many countries to visit, and so many different companies offering different routes, different experiences, and different …
10 Great (And One Unusual!) Things To Do In Entebbe Uganda
**I just got back from another visit to Entebbe Uganda, so this post has been freshly updated!** When you arrive in Uganda, the chances are …
In Photos: An Expert Guide To Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda
** This post was written in 2019 but has been fully updated for 2026, following my return visit to Uganda and second chimpanzee tracking experience. …
In Photos: 32 Best Things To Do In Uganda
** This post has been newly revised and updated as of November 2025 ** Uganda! A country of rolling green hills, misty valleys and craggy …
My Epic Uganda Itinerary In 2 Weeks (By A Safari Expert)
** This post has been newly revised and updated November 2025** I’ve spent a lot of time in Uganda. My first visit was a few …
46 Amazing African Safari Animals – A Photo Guide
If you’re a wildlife or animal lover, going on a safari in Africa will be a dream come true. You’ve probably watched nature documentaries and …
First Time Safari Facts: 18 Surprise Things To Know Before You Go
You’ve seen the photos and videos, so you know that an African safari is guaranteed to involve incredible wildlife encounters and sunset G&Ts overlooking a …
Top 50 African Birds: A Safari Photo Guide
With more than 2500 species of birds, Africa is a bird-watcher’s paradise. From tiny, brightly coloured sunbirds and feisty little bee-eaters, to sinister marabou storks, …
In Photos: The Big Five Animals In Africa
When it comes to African wildlife, few things capture the imagination like the Big Five animals. I still remember the first time I saw a …
41 Expert Safari Photography Tips For Better Wildlife Shots
So you’ve booked your dream African safari, and you’re ready to go! I imagine you’re excited for the adventures, the landscapes, the amazing food and …
Murchison Falls National Park Uganda: A Complete Photo Guide
While Uganda might not be quite as famous for safaris as Kenya or Tanzania, there’s no denying that if you’re a nature lover or a …
A Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise In Uganda: Is It Worth It?
If you’re planning to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, you may have heard about the Kazinga Channel. Your guide or a fellow traveller …
Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda: Is It Overhyped?
Visitors to Uganda looking for a wildlife safari experience will usually – if not always – add Queen Elizabeth National Park to their itinerary. It …
Nature Vacations: 25 Amazing Places For An Outdoors Adventure
Nature vacations are becoming more and more popular – especially since the pandemic, when social distancing and long walks in the countryside became a thing. …
The Batwa People: How To Visit This Unique Uganda Community
Most visitors to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park head there for the unique opportunity to spend precious time with the critically endangered mountain gorillas for which …
How To Spend A Perfect Day In Kampala Uganda
Although visitors to Uganda come for the country’s rolling green landscapes and abundance of wildlife, logistics mean that everyone will likely have at least one night in …
Uganda Animals: The Amazing Wildlife of Uganda
If you’re a wildlife lover, you may well have dreamed of taking a trip to Africa to take in the glory of its amazing animal …