Day Trip to Rwanda
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Rwanda is only a few hours away so we take a day trip to glimpse this lush countryside and learn more about its tragic recent past. Continue reading
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White Water Rafting on the Nile
Ready to get your adrenaline pumping? Check out my white water rafting trip down the Nile River in Uganda. Continue reading
Chapati for Life
Take a stroll through the art and coffee shops in downtown Jinja, Uganda and I’ll introduce you to my favorite new snack… chapati! Continue reading
Perched Above the Nile in Jinja
We set up camp for a few days at this relaxing spot along the Nile River in Jinja, Uganda. Plus there’s an epic sunset on our booze cruise. Continue reading
Scenes from Uganda
Posing at the equator, eating roadside food, and relaxing at campsites, and more miscellaneous moments from our time in Uganda. Continue reading
The Gentle Giants of Uganda
It’s the highlight of Uganda: gorilla trekking through dense forest to spend time with these gentle giants. Also, the most expensive hike of your life. Continue reading
Lounging at Idyllic Lake Bunyonyi
We spend two nights camping at idyllic Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda, the base for our gorilla trek. These views will make you want to move in. Continue reading
Chimp Trekking at Queen Elizabeth NP
After a full day’s drive across Uganda, we arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimpanzee trekking! Continue reading
Tales from My First Safari – Lake Nakuru
It’s my first-ever safari and I have no idea how lucky I am. Not everyone sees dueling rhinos and lions in trees their first time out! Continue reading
Kicking off Kenya – Nairobi to Eldoret
I’ve landed in Nairobi and prepare to take off on my overland trip. First stop: a sweet campsite in Eldoret, Kenya. Continue reading