My travels in Uganda
Getting close to buffalo, elephant and birdlife on boat trips, watching cave-dwelling Egyptian fruit bats, and getting to know the traditions of rural tribes — a trip to Uganda can take you beyond gorilla tracking. Safari specialist Mark shares footage from his latest visit.
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The Big Five in Kenya
Home of the Masai Mara and Lewa Wilderness Conservancy, you'll have countless opportunities to spot the Big Five in Kenya. With a range of first-class lodges, you can embark on traditional game drives and walking safaris in search of these magnificent animals.
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Visiting Kenya in green season
Kenya’s green seasons take place during the ‘short rains’ in November, and either side of the ‘long rains’ that fall in April and May. In these months, you’ll see the bush at its most verdant and have the wildlife largely to yourself during a more cost-effective time to visit the country.
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Highlights of Tanzania for first-time visitors
Spotting the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater. Joining a traditional Maasai healer on a medicine walk in Kilimanjaro’s foothills. Witnessing the Great Migration herds on the plains of the Serengeti. Safari specialist Sarah shares her recommendations for your first trip to Tanzania.
