Africa

Kidepo – Stunning landscapes, remote wilderness

Hidden away in a lost valley in the extreme northeast of Uganda, Kidepo National Park has the  most stunning scenery of any protected area in Uganda. Kidepo (1,442 sq kms) lies in the rugged, semi-arid valleys between Uganda’s borders with Sudan and Kenya, in the Karamoja region, some 700km from Kampala. A rugged savannah grassland, Kidepo...

Mt Elgon National Park – an unforgettable walk in a tropical rain forest

I have had the privilege of walking through pristine rain forests only a few times in my life and each time I have enjoyed the proximity to raw pure nature! A short 6 hour hike through Mt Elgon National park in North East Uganda was one such unforgettable experience.   The basics - Mt Elgon National park The...

White Water Rafting on the River Nile

White Water Rafting. The Longest river in the world. Grade 4 + rapids. Wow! Get set for a memorable adventure on the River Nile! The River Nile offers some excellent opportunities for a White-water Rafting adventure. The initial stages of the Nile shortly after it emerges from its source near Lake Victoria near Jinja town in...

A Boda-Boda City Tour adventure in Kampala – A Travelogue

The best way to experience the capitals of East Africa is to embark on a ‘boda-boda’ tour. These are basically motorcycle taxis. On a City Tour your driver guide will take you on an ‘express’ (expertly snaking through and beating the traffic) tour of the city showing the sights, smells and people of the city. The...

Madagascar Wildlife Diary

Madagascar – the first thought that comes to my mind is the Lemurs, Chameleons and the Baobabs! While Madagascar has a lot to offer in terms of non-wildlife experiences as well, it is definitely a wild-life adventure first! Wildlife travel in Africa brings up the image of the quintessential safari that has come to define wildlife...

Samburu National Reserve – a worthwhile addition to your Kenya adventure?

Samburu Reserve – a semi-arid region dotted by green riverine duom palms To the north of Nairobi, around 350 kms away, is the small but important Samburu National reserve – which derives its name from the Samburu people who have lived here for ages. A place of endless skies, dust-red plains, open grasslands with clusters of...

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