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Park guides, wildlife and birding profiles, culture and history, and honest trip-planning advice — 96 guides and counting.

A caracal with black ear tufts snarling on sandy ground in dry scrub

Wildlife

The Caracal: Africa’s High-Jumping, Tufted-Eared Cat

Meet the caracal, a lynx-like cat that can leap to catch birds in flight, and find out where you might see one in Uganda and East Africa.

25 September 2026 · 4 min read

A salt pan with a crust of salt on the shore of Lake Katwe, Uganda

Culture & History

Lake Katwe: Salt Mining in a Volcanic Crater Lake

Centuries of salt mining in a crater lake inside Queen Elizabeth National Park: the history, the work and how to visit respectfully.

25 September 2026 · 4 min read

Travellers in an open safari vehicle watching a buffalo on the dirt track ahead

Travel Tips

Safari Etiquette and Tipping in East Africa

Who to tip and how much, how to behave on game drives and treks, taking photos of people, what to wear, and the region’s plastic bag bans.

25 September 2026 · 6 min read

Aerial view of Nyandungu Eco-Park and the hills of Kigali, Rwanda

Trip Planning

Gorilla Trekking in Uganda from Kigali: Borders, Visas & Itinerary

Fly into Kigali and trek gorillas in Uganda at Uganda’s permit price. Border crossings, drive times, visas and a simple three-day plan.

25 September 2026 · 6 min read

The main Sipi waterfall dropping down a tall orange cliff on the slopes of Mount Elgon

Park Guides

Sipi Falls: Waterfalls, Coffee and Abseiling on Mount Elgon

Three waterfalls, Arabica coffee farms, abseiling and big views over the plains. Our guide to Sipi Falls and where to stay.

25 September 2026 · 5 min read

A leopard standing on a tree branch against the sky in the Masai Mara

Wildlife

Where to See Leopards in Uganda and East Africa

The most elusive of the Big Five: Uganda’s best parks for leopards, night drives, and the East African classics for big-cat lovers.

25 September 2026 · 4 min read

Safari vehicles with open roofs stopped on the grassy plains of the Serengeti

Travel Tips

Safari Photography Tips: From Savanna to Dark Forest

The gear, settings and habits that make the difference on safari, including photographing gorillas and chimps in dim forest, and drone rules.

25 September 2026 · 5 min read

A rainbow over Murchison Falls as the Nile pours through its rocky gorge

Park Guides

Uganda’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls

From the thundering Nile at Murchison to Sipi, Ssezibwa, Kisiizi and Aruu: the waterfalls worth planning a trip around.

25 September 2026 · 5 min read

A spotted hyena walking across the grassland in the Masai Mara

Wildlife

The Spotted Hyena: Myths, Facts and Life in the Clan

Cowardly scavenger? Not quite. The truth about spotted hyenas, their female-led clans, and where to see them in Uganda and East Africa.

25 September 2026 · 4 min read

A road winding through green hills and farmland in Uganda

Travel Tips

Staying Healthy and Safe on a Uganda Safari

Malaria, vaccines, water, road travel, insurance and evacuation cover: sensible, calm advice for a healthy safari in Uganda.

25 September 2026 · 6 min read

A herd of elephants among acacia trees on the grassy plains of Kidepo Valley National Park

Park Guides

Kidepo Valley National Park: Uganda’s Wildest Park

Remote, uncrowded and ringed by mountains: the Narus Valley, cheetahs, returning rhinos, Karamojong and Ik culture, and whether to fly or drive.

25 September 2026 · 5 min read

Lionesses resting around and in a tree in the grasslands of Murchison Falls National Park

Wildlife

Lions of Uganda: Where to See Them and the Threats They Face

Uganda has fewer than 300 lions left, in just three parks. Where to see them, the latest numbers, and how your visit helps.

25 September 2026 · 4 min read

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