When national parks in Africa are spoken about, Uganda’s struggle to get a look in. And that’s strange, because not only do these wild spaces provide homes for the Big Five, but also for gorilla. This stable, English-speaking east African nation’s protected lands deserve serious consideration then. If you’re wondering… Continue reading
The east African nation of Uganda has attracted tourists, including none other than Queen Elizabeth II, for decades. And no wonder, for its landscapes make it one of the region’s most diverse countries. The Rwenzori Mountain range, home to gorillas, sweeps down into authentic Big Five country. In turn, these… Continue reading
Ever since Sir David Attenborough famously sat with gorillas in the late 1970s for the BBC, gorilla trekking has topped bucket lists. At the time it was unheard of and a pretty DIY affair. The good news is that seeing wild mountain and lowland gorillas has never been easier. Here… Continue reading
Think of Africa’s top national parks and thoughts of great swaths of savannah grassland prowled by lion probably come to mind. This iconic – perhaps stereotypical – scene does exist, and really is a bucket list experience. But there are more to Africa’s top national parks that wallowing hippos and… Continue reading
