Driving in Kampala has a reputation for being intense, and it is true that the city is busy, noisy and fast-moving. But it is also very manageable once you know what to expect. With a little preparation, a car gives…
Packing for a safari you drive yourself is different from packing for a guided tour. You are your own navigator, mechanic, and picnic planner, and the nearest shop may be hours away. Pack too little and a flat tyre or…
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in Uganda's far southwest, is home to roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Meeting a gorilla family in misty rainforest is one of the great wildlife experiences on Earth, and the journey there is…
Tucked into Uganda's remote northeast corner, near the borders with South Sudan and Kenya, Kidepo Valley National Park is the wildest and most scenic park in the country. Lions, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, and huge herds of elephants roam open savannah…
Choosing the right 4x4 for a Uganda safari is one of the most important decisions you will make before you land. The vehicle decides how comfortable your long drives are, how confidently you handle muddy park tracks, how much luggage…