Journal
Planning Guides & Field Notes
Practical, specific writing from the Uganda ground team — not recycled listicles.
Kanangorok Hot Springs: Kidepo’s Remote Border Excursion
Kanangorok Hot Springs sits at the far northern edge of Kidepo Valley National Park, close enough to the South Sudan…
Rubanga Forest: Lake Mburo’s Primate and Birding Pocket
Lake Mburo National Park runs to just 260 square kilometers, Uganda’s smallest savannah reserve, and most of it is open…
The Salt Lick Area: A Wildlife Concentration Point at Lake Mburo
Lake Mburo’s Salt Lick Area does one specific job well: it draws wildlife that might otherwise be scattered across 260…
The Kirumia Trail: Semuliki’s Serious Birding Route
Most visitors to Semuliki National Park never leave the short, flat walk to the Sempaya Hot Springs — and for…
Mweya Peninsula: Queen Elizabeth’s Central Hub
Mweya Peninsula juts into the Kazinga Channel at the exact point where it meets Lake Edward, and that geography is…
Kasenyi Plains: Queen Elizabeth’s Classic Game Drive Territory
Ask a Queen Elizabeth guide where the park’s classic safari experience actually happens, and the answer isn’t Mweya Peninsula despite…
Choosing the Right Season for a Uganda Photography Safari in 2027
Choosing the right season for a Uganda photography safari depends more on your subject than any single best month.
Uganda’s Two Dry Seasons Explained for First-Time Planners (2027)
Uganda's two dry seasons explained side by side: why the country has two instead of one, and how June-August compares…
Uganda Safari Seasonal Price Differences: When to Find the Best Deals (2027)
Uganda safari seasonal price differences add up to hundreds of dollars per person, making timing one of the most effective…
Best Time to Climb the Rwenzori Mountains in 2027
The best time to climb the Rwenzori Mountains follows the same two dry seasons as gorilla trekking, but the stakes…