Africa Travel Blog

Category: Experiences

  • Where to Spend Christmas in Africa

    Where to Spend Christmas in Africa

    Spending a Christmas holiday in Africa can be full of surprises.  Whereas the eastern part of Africa can be very hot as it is near or along the equator, the other parts such as the north, south, and Indian Ocean islands offer great weather and dazzling landscapes.

    Classic Egypt Holiday

    Due to its proximity to Europe, a lot of Europeans visit Egypt during the Christmas holidays every year. A flight from London to Cairo only takes around five hours while a flight from New York lasts for almost twelve hours.

    Christmas in Egypt is a great experience.  Egypt offers great weather and excellent hotels at modest prices. This is the best time of the year for sightseeing as it’s not too hot.  The cold months in Egypt are from November to February with January being the coldest.

    Christmas in Egypt combines a traditional holiday with its rich culture and history.  Who wouldn’t want to see the Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings in real-life on a 10-night Classic Egypt holiday?

    For many years, Egypt has been a popular destination for foreign tourists especially during the Christmas holidays. Recent political troubles, which led to the removal from power of President Mubarak, have somewhat discouraged tourists from visiting Egypt, but now tour operators are giving great discounts and business owners are bringing prices down to attract tourists in the hope of bringing the tourism industry back to its original level. So, now could be the best time to spend your Christmas holidays in Egypt.

    Family Safaris in South Africa

    South Africa is a perfect destination for families: it is malaria free, there are lots of good accommodations, and the weather is great.

    South Africa with its rich wildlife, flora and fauna is famous for its wide choice of safaris.  You’ll find that the variety of birds and animals you will see means that your safari in South Africa will be money well spent.

    South African safaris vary from standard to exclusive and luxurious, from private to self-drive to escorted, and from three days to 21 days duration.

    Some self-drive safaris allow you to explore Cape Town and the Garden Route.  This is usually a 13 to 15 day safari where you will have the time to explore Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, the Garden Route, and the Amakhala Game Reserve.

    To maximize the enjoyment of your safari in South Africa, you can request a tailor-made safari for your family. This is, of course, based on your budget and length of stay.

    Dream Beach Holiday in Mauritius

    Mauritius is only a few hours away by air so you need have no fear of jet lag.  The country offers great hotels, with many resorts offering free kids’ clubs.

    Mauritius has lots of beaches where both individuals and families can spend a holiday.  All these beaches are white coral sand and temperatures range from 23 to 29 degrees Celsius all year round.

    Beachgoers will always find a beach to their liking.  Those who are into water sports can enjoy Flic en Flac, Grand Baie, Trou aux Biches, Mont Choisy, and Le Morne Peninsula.  People who love to stay in a secluded place can stay at the Belle Mare or on Île aux Cerfs.  Families can spend time together at the Trox aux Biches and also on Île aux Cerfs.

    Those who would like to strike a balance between the beauty of a beach and the city atmosphere will definitely love Grand Baie.

    Christmas with your family on one of the beaches in Mauritius will definitely provide you with a memorable holiday!

  • Ascending to Africa’s Roof top, Kilimanjaro

    Typically, it takes most adventurers 8-9days to conquer Africa’s third highest mountain, Rwenzori (standing at 16,762 ft. above sea level). Having rocked the experience in five days and four nights, I expected to humble Kilimanjaro in a maximum of four days and three nights. See, it is considered to be a smoothie compared to Rwenzori Mountains because it doesn’t require technical hiking skills. Alas! Kilimanjaro instead humbled me before accepting my plea to summit it to its highest peak, Uhuru. However, it was worth it.

    A side view of Kilimanjaro National Park

    29th August 2021, 10:00am. That was the time I and my pals—Joy Mirembe and Jeff Wu set foot on the soft soils of Kilimanjaro National Park—ahead of our hiking expedition. Baba Kilimanjaro, a Tanzanian based Safari Company and mountaineering company is the agency with which we were to accomplish the mission.

    There were two kinds of routes to take. The easy ones, and nerve-wracking types respectively. For having a gradient that can be slayed even by a staggering drunkard, the former as we would learn is nicknamed Coca cola route. In contrast, the latter is cursed as Russian-Gin-route for its utter steepness that leaves many cursing and begging for mercy.

    Day one’s hike takes course in the foresty part of the mountain

    We didn’t want much trouble and thus chose the former. In the start, it was a lazy walk under the woods and over bridges that vented water from as far as the remaining glaciers at the top. The forest was quiet and moist. Being an afternoon though, there weren’t as many birds in sight. However, there were plentiful of gigantic trees to leave us in awe. On the whole, there was nothing tiring about the walk. I guess this was because the caretakers had freed us of the burden of carrying our weighty bags. This help made it effortlessly easy for us to reach the first camp sooner than we had wished (in just three hours). Seated at 2,715 meters above sea level, Mandara was its name. It featured a collection of gorgeous wooden huts well insulated to shelter one from the dropping temperatures of the surrounding rain forest.

    Day 2

    The second day of the excursion was all about journeying through the heather zone and moorland. The height of the trees lessened as we gained altitude. Its footpath was well maintained and thus less challenging to maneuver. Being a dry season, it was dusty. Luckily, the wind was too calm to blow it (dust) in our faces. I couldn’t be happier that the team wasn’t rushing the walk. They were taking it nice and slow. This enabled me make the most of picturesque encounters along the way. Different shades of vegetation and flowers abound like a rainbow across the Kilimanjaro’s open fields.

    From the bottom, the mountain which is hiked by over 50,000 adventurers every year looked like a solid gigantic block. This isn’t what seemed like from the trail. It was a collection of gently sloping hills, some of which used to act as sacrificial alters where the Wachaga tribe used to offer sacrifices to appease their gods.

    Whenever tired, we would take a rest in the elephant grass. It was so spongy, wild and seemed unconsumed for many years, a clear indication that it had been so long since elephants had been here, probably due to extinction. How sad.

    By far, the mountain presented itself as a place of wonder, mystery and legend. I saw more of its hidden beauty, spirit and majesty in the eyes Harpson (one of our guides) as he spoke about it with so much passion.

    The biggest highlight of the day was entering into the cloud zone. They looked like floating giant cotton balls.

    About the bathing…. FEAR kept roaring through me whenever I imagined taking a dip in an environment whose temperatures fluctuate between 2-6degrees. Wiping my body using a towel dipped in warm water in the most I could do to freshen up.

    Day3

    On the 26th, we awoke celebratory Swahili songs of other caretakers singing for clients as they touched base at Horombo the camp. They had finished conquering the three dominant peaks that make Kilimanjaro in nine days. It was an energetic performance peppered by stamping feet and clapping thunderously. The one thing most of these victors had in common was a burnt skin and cracked lips. The sun hadn’t been so kind to them. Fear threatened to swamp what little composure I had left at this sight. I needed no warning to understand that we were headed for the thorny chapter of the expedition. Indeed, it was very hot as our battalion of adventurers matched through an utter desert. A land that was once carpeted with snow before global warming reproached the mountain.

    To make it through, water came in handy as our medicine.

    On the whole, the most surprising part of the adventure was that despite being away from Kampala, I was still able to run business and family affairs in real time all thanks to International Airtime Top Up’s reload services. Imagine the possibility of being over 16,000 feet above sea level and still being able to get airtime top up amount instantly, to make calls, send and receive SMS, email and videos, use social media and browse the internet whenever need arises.

    Day 4

    When it comes to mountaineering, safety is everything, and I couldn’t be happier that Baba Kilimanjaro had been paying extreme attention to our safety throughout the previous days. The last phase of the adventure wasn’t exceptional. Each of us was availed additional warm gear ahead of our ascent to Uhuru peak, the final lap of the hike.

    Considering how steep its gradient was, its departure was planned for 4 am. That way, we would make it to our destination before the punishing sun took toll of the day. Torches with head lights and gaggles with strong night vision were our pathfinders in the darkness. Due to lack of vegetation, the lack of oxygen became real as we disappeared past cloud level. My feet became heavy. However, I am not the only one who had been pushed to the limits. In a distance, I could see a hikers who were breathing deeply to fill their lungs with oxygen.

    We couldn’t be more depressed meeting half cheerful folks who were making their way from the mountain. Their body language dryly made it clear that we were finished. Our eyes darkened and smiles faded. Joy’s mouth went dry and her hands clenched. Cold sweat popped out of my chilled skin as I pictured myself throwing in the towel with no more thought than you would give pulling weeds.

    Luckily, Alex our Team Leader was not ready to take our no for an answer.

    “Listen to your heart, get up and keep going, it is not over. But it’s about to be.” He said as we got back on our feet to cover the remaining one hour journey from Gilman’s peak to Uhuru.

    Reaching the crest of Uhuru peak was such an inspiration. My lungs were searching for air and overflowing with happiness not because I had made it so far, but rather because before me was the most beautiful creation I have ever known, the golden sunrise, Africa’s hallmark. Even better, I was beholding it at the highest point in the continent, 19,341 ft. above sea level. You have to see it for yourself one day.

    Travel Advisory

    Carry with you enough warm gear that can sustain the body at winter temperatures. Temperatures drop to negatives as one ascends past cloud level (starting 2,500 meters above sea level).

    Hiking Kilimanjaro costs between $1200-$1600 depending on tourism season. This fee covers for full board experiences throughout the six day adventure.

    The best time to hike Kilimanjaro are warmest months. These run from January through mid-March. In the wet season, the floor of the mountain is slippery and thus hard to maneuver over.

    The adventure is pre-booked.

  • 24HRS in Africa’s Adventure City, Durban

    To get a satisfactory in depth experience of Durban, one needs at least three days. Sadly, this is a luxury we couldn’t afford as we had only 24HRS left on our account for spending.

    This called for proper planning. With the help of Jigeleza, a firm offering city tours, our team leaders, Lebo and Fathima came up with a simple itinerary that would unveil to us the A-Z of Durban. Here is a mix of adventures that took our breath way during the 24 hour tour, I recommend them.

    First though, in case that name doesn’t strike a note, Durban is a welcoming, spectacular and fascinating multi-cultural destination flanked by the warm Indian Ocean on the east and soaring peaks to the west.

    Moses Mabhida Stadium

    Side View of Moses Mabhida stadium

    Topping the list of fascinating sites that will took our Durban experience to new heights was the Moses Mabhida stadium. It is one of the platforms that hosted the 2010 FIFA world cup. A two-minute Sky Car ride up the stadium arch, led us to a 106m-high vantage platform. From here, we got unparalleled 360º views of Durban and beyond. Atop this architectural marvel with a sitting capacity of 54,000, the entire city spread below, like a painting. It was a beautiful day. The sky was deep blue and the views are impressive and clear. People around me were craning their necks, reaching for cameras, wowing and smiling is admiration of the sweeping views.

    It was a thrilling experience, but certainly not as mind-blowing as a bungee jump that happens inside the stadium off its 220m arc. The Big Rush Big Swing is what they call it and has been named the world’s tallest swing by the Guinness Book of Records since 14 May 2011. While the Sky car ride costs R60, R55 and R30 per person, Pensioners and children respectively, the jump costs R695 per person.

    Victoria Market

    Tourists shopping crafts at the market

    Considering Durban has one of the largest concentrations of Indians outside India, a visit Mahatma Gandhi’s residence or Indian Market is a must. No other market in Durban has as many Indian traders as the Victoria Market. We felt welcomed at the shops in the indoor market which is within walking distance from Port of Durban. Having grown up in a country where Indians maintain their spiced up accent, it came as big surprising hearing the Indian traders speak in crisp English. Even more surprising is the fact that they haven’t just sat back and let KwaZulu bliss wash over them.

    They have learned to local dialect, learnt to enjoy chakalaka food (except for live crabs, no one learns to like something like that).

    If you pay close attention, you’ll notice they use the word “we” and not “they” when talking about Zulu’s. They have gone so native that they remind me of an Italian friend who fell in love with Congo so much that he started drinking monkey milk.

    Eat-out/Drink out

    The streets of the rainbow city blossoms with many restaurants. One such is California, a vast street with an endless queue of restaurants, each specializing in unique cuisines from different parts of the world. Here, you will be spoilt for choice. Jumping from one restaurant to another will feel like you have been taken a tour around the world.

    Apart from the love for good food, the other thing that most tourists we found here shared in common was being in Durban for repeat visits. One such is Asher Abby, 48, a US based Israelite whom I met with her husband on their third visit to Durban. Third visit in a space of four years to be exact. She finds many aspects of life here adorable, the friendliness of the people for instance. The way you’ll be lost on the street, and there is this Indian boy with unkempt dreadlocks and army boots, looking like trouble, who will politely offer to assist in finding your way to your destination.

    “In New York, nobody would want to bail you out.” Says Asher, Amazed

    Ushaka Marine Park

    Entrance of Ushaka Marine Park

    Ushaka Marine World, a humongous aquarium that exhibits unique creatures inclusive of Black throated monitors. Here, you can come face to face with a dolphin, pet a sting ray and snorkel with beautiful exotic fish species. Generally, rates of activities range from R50-R800 depending on the tourism season or duration of activity.

    Street life

    A walk around the streets of vibrant metropolis was a delight. Bearing in mind the apartheid past of South Africa, a reign that fuelled gross segregation as based on skin colour and religion, it was exciting watching whites hugging and high fiving blacks. I equally liked the way we walked stumbled into streets with mosques side by side with Christian churches. This spoke volumes about how South Africans has moved on from the apartheid hatred.

    Golden Mile Beach

    An adventurer cooling off the days steam with a
    surfing expedition in the INDIAN ocean     Sport fishing is among the most pursued activities
    at the coast

     

    If you badly needed to blow off the steam, you can crown the day by beholding the sun as it shyly disappears at Golden Mile. Due to different time zones, the sun here takes leave as early as 5pm. I must admit I still find this weird as I am used to watching the sun disappear at 7pm.

    The Golden Mile, is a white sand beach in front of luxurious Star Hotels. It has a rich blend of natural beauty and modern resort. Being my first visit to a non-landlocked country, it was so exciting seeing the blue ocean spread before me in all splendor. Too bad though, the much I could do was just stand there are keep wowing as colleagues dared beat the surfs. I didn’t know how to swim and thus couldn’t risk giving the water spot a chance. In consolation, I turned to sports fishing.

    If you love biking at the beach then Golden mile
    beach has you covered Playing     Football at the beach

     

    Let’s tally what we have so far. The stadium had the best panoramic views, the people live harmoniously, and there are so many restaurants. Where’s the paradise? In the nightlife!!

    The night life in this part of Kwazulu Natal arrives latter but with a delightful vengeance. Almost instantly, at the first hint of warmth, people begin to step out in their outfits for night and before long, the streets light up with neon bill boards. It is just perfect to do the only Durban thing, head out to sample the night life of the city. Among the many things to do includes sampling the street food like Shisa nyama meat, a barbecue but grilled in the old traditional Zulu way is served hot. Alternatively, you can enjoy local music at Umlazi, a downtown neighbourhood of Durban that was designated for indigenous South Africans and Indians during the apartheid times.

    You can start your night by checking out cultural
    villages that exhibit Zulu dance You     can start your night by checking out cultural
    villages that exhibit Zulu dance

    At The Moon Exclusive Lounge, a contemporary club with a Zulu tradition found in the Suburbs of Durban, you can mingle with likeminded friends. One such is Makhosonke Phungula, a 42 year old Zulu. Personally, I was excited to meet Phungula not necessarily because everyone has said we should, but rather because it is my first time to meet someone with such a name. Sounds like some species of newly discovered god.

    Best time to Visit Durban

    These months to visit is June to August when the weather is dry and sunny. During this time, the Metropolis comes alive with many festivals ranging from beer, film, music to religious ones.

  • Top 5 Wildlife Safari Experiences in Africa

    Planning to go on an African safari? There are lots of safaris on offer from different tour operators. Given that most travelers look for wildlife safaris in Africa? Here are top wildlife safari experiences that you should seek for from Africa;

    1. The Great Migration

    There’s no safari experience that is quite interesting like the Great Migration. Every year, this unique phenomena happens in Serengeti and Masai Mara National Park where millions of zebras, wildebeests and other antelopes gather up their young to migrate across the plains of East Africa.

    These wild animals move from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve, in search of better grazing. Waiting for them as they cross the Mara River is one of the world’s spectacle. This migration is a year-round process that never stops. They move from south to north and back again, in a never ending loop. There are updates about the wildebeest migrations!

    River crossings are especially dangerous and spectacular to witness. Herds gather in their thousands to forge the waters of the Grumeti River in Tanzania and the Mara River in Kenya – both with strong currents and lurking crocodiles. Crocodile kills and hordes of panicked animals mean that the crossings are not for the faint-heartened however, they undoubtedly offer some of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife encounters.

    These migrating herds also attract some of the continent’s most renowned predators, ensuring that if travelers are following the Great Migration, big cats, crocodiles, and hyenas will never be too far behind. The Great Migration is by far the greatest mass movement of land mammals on the entire globe and has been listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

    2. Gorilla Trekking

    Gorilla trekking is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! This memorable adventure is one of the most thrilling wildlife encounters that you could ever take in the wild. Well regulated by ecotourism, gorilla trekking is an amazing adventure that you can take in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    There are two most popular national parks for gorilla trekking; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Other destinations for gorilla trekking are Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda and the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    To meet these great apes, it is very important to book a gorilla permit in time. Gorilla permits cost USD 600 per person in Uganda, USD 1500 per person in Rwanda and USD 400 per person in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    3. The Big Five

    The Big 5 are a group of mammals which are endemic to Africa, and are said to be the hardest to hunt on foot. Whilst you won’t be doing this, it’s still fun to try and spot them. They are the lion, cheetah, cape buffalo, elephant and rhino. The latter unfortunately may be the hardest to find due to its decline in numbers.

    Spotting the big five is the ultimate goal for many travelers. I would personally recommend not to expect to spot all five, since many travelers haven’t seen them all, and then at least you will be surprised if and when you do see them all.

    Plus, there are so many other animals worth spotting! I personally can’t wait to see some giraffe or a hippo!

  • Lowland Gorilla Safaris in Kahuzi Biega National Park

    In Democratic of Republic Congo, Kahuzi Biega National Park is a protected area near Bukavu town in eastern part of Congo situated near the western bank of Lake Kivu and the Rwandan border. Bukavu is a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), lying at the extreme south-western edge of Lake Kivu Kahuzi Biega is one of the biggest national parks in the country hosting both mountainous and lowland terrain. Kahuzi Biega National Park is the last major sanctuary of Grauer’s lowland gorillas and it is one of the last refuges of the rare species of the Eastern lowland gorilla and endangered species category under the IUCN Red List.

    Kahuzi Biega is one of the best wildlife protected area in Democratic Republic of Congo, safe and well managed national park. The gorilla trekking tour experience is less tiresome compared to the Mountain gorillas in the Virunga Volcanoes. Our best experience ever was with the low land gorillas of Democratic Republic of Congo located just from Bukavu town south east of Democratic Republic of Congo bordering Rwanda in the west. The eastern lowland mountain gorillas in the park are well managed and visited them was facilitated through Budget Gorilla Trekking. If you are in south Kivu for a weekend then I recommend the experience of visiting the gorillas in their own habitat.

    This is to say about the trekking of Low land gorillas in Kahuzi Biega National Park in southern Kivu province, which is a perfect experience like the same when trekking mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes and Bwindi Forest parks.

    Bukavu and Kahuzi Biega are very safe for tourism. Beautiful view of Lake Kivu, short distance to the lowland gorillas, I advise all tourists in the region to come and visit the Kahuzi Biega National Park. This place is unique, just one hour and half driving from Bukavu. The rangers are very dedicated and professional as they are in the Virunga National Park in North Kivu but in Kahuzi Biega they receive fewer visits. Apparently, not many people know that this park is safe for tourists and that offers gorillas trekking, camping and hiking. It is also less expensive than in Rwanda and Uganda.

    The beautiful drive from Bakavu to the park skirts Lake Kivu enters highland tea plantations and is a good way to get a feel for rural life. The hike into the mountain of south Kivu leads to the undisturbed jungle habitat of wild silver gorillas.

    Once you are in the park, walking to meet the gorillas can surprisingly be quite fast and will definitively much cheaper than in Rwanda and Uganda. By picture you could realize how this animal is really nature with amazing and has its unique look and family nature with mountain gorillas. This region must continue taking of these animals and it should keep safe the security enforcement.  The gorilla encounter itself is beyond description, truly a once in a lifetime experience to be so close to these gentle giants and to have a chance to see them interact with their environment and each other in ways that are both humorous and tend to witness behaviors that are so very human. It is good wear long and light clothing to protect yourself from thorny bushes and the many mosquitoes and ants, take water and be prepared to walk and get your shoes wet, so trekking waterproof shoes are recommended.

    A boat cruise on lake Kivu is very beautiful, lake Kivu covers part of Congo and Rwanda which diversity of very clear outlooks of the islands, vegetation and birds of the air that are always feeding on small fish in the waters whole singing softly which enables everyone that takes on such an experience to enjoy it extensively throughout their stay around Congo.

    Given that the DRC doesn’t have a lot of tourism like other neighboring countries, this might be the cheapest gorilla visit you will find. Still this means $400 per person if you are not a DRC resident. The visit  includes a security briefing  and a small story about gorillas that live there and then you go for a walk with a park ranger to see them. Make sure to take your yellow fever card as they will ask for it everywhere. The Congolese people are friendly and helpful and the eastern Congo is a lush and enormous landscape of beautiful mountains and lakes. A visit to Kahuzi Biega National Park is a thrilling adventure travel to an environmental paradise.

  • NY Times: Mount Kilimanjaro

    Mount Kilimanjaro: On Africa’s Roof, Still Crowned with Snow
    By NEIL MODIE

    A THICK veil of snow had settled on Kilimanjaro the morning after my group arrived in Tanzania. Over breakfast, we gazed at the peak filling the sky above the palm trees of our hotel courtyard in Moshi, the town closest to the mountain. It was as Hemingway described it: “as wide as all the world, great, high, and unbelievably white in the sun.”

    I had wanted to climb to the roof of Africa before climate change erased its ice fields and the romance of its iconic “Snows of Kilimanjaro” image. But as we trudged across the 12,000-foot Shira plateau on Day 2 of our weeklong climb and gazed at the whiteness of the vast, humpbacked summit, I thought maybe I needn’t have worried.

  • self-drive rental in Uganda

    Uganda with its increasing taxi and cab culture still requires some time to adjust to the idea of self-drive rental cars. But once you have discovered the joys of self-drive rentals, you will never want to seat in the passenger seat again. There are many reasons why self-drive rental are way better than the cabs and some of these are below;

    Privacy, the weekends, and late evenings are the great times that we get to spend with family and friends. You can imagine having an unknown driver over all your conversations, and these get to be irritating all the time. This also gets worse when you rent a cab for a tour outside the city for some days. And if you are traveling as a couple, you can see the romance go out the taxi cab window as you wave it goodbye and say hello to Mr. Driver.

    Safety; the other driver problem in Uganda is that of safety. Drivers are one of the least paid and most of them are overworked in Uganda. So you can be sure that most of the time, your driver is exhausted, tired, and not totally on top of his senses. Apart from that, it is almost a routine for us to tell a taxi driver “not to drive rash”, which just goes to prove how much safer you can be when you are in control of your own self-drive rental.

     Self-drive brings freedom; going for a self-rental car takes out the fuss and the irritation of the tour by giving you the freedom to be your own boss. With self-drive, you can get out of the house later than you planned, leave a place early and also stop as and when you please when you are driving your own car. There is absolutely no hurry because you do not have to deal with a running meter and a driver who needs to be somewhere else the moment he is “free of you.

    The cost benefits; apart from all the conveniences of self drive rental cars, the other plus is being the cost. Most car rental companies in Uganda provide fair rates compared to rental cabs and taxis.

    Cover a wide area scope; while on a self-drive safari in Uganda, there is a chance for you to cover lots of attractions that cannot be encountered while on a guided safari. On self-drive safari, you have no timetable for your travel program and thereby taking your time to encounter attraction to the fullest potential. As you cover a wide range of attractions, you also get a lot of information about Uganda.

    It is more adventurous; it is in our genes as human beings that we want to take up challenging and adventurous tasks and if we fulfill or attain success onto them, there is that self-satisfaction we get. A tourist driving on his own in a foreign country to different attractions is one of a kind of adventure. It is an adventure that comes second to none. There are lots of attractions to discover in Uganda like the mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, the big five animals, the source of the Nile, the mountain of the moon, and the powerful Murchison Falls.

    It is very amazing to take up a self-drive safari in Uganda since it gives the tourist freedom, privacy, safety, and also it is cheap and adventurous. There are a few travel expeditions in the world where you can get all the fore mentioned attributes. Therefore travelers out there who have not taken up a self-drive safari in Uganda, it should be the main agenda on your travel bucket list in the forthcoming vacation.