African Safari Blog — Safari Stories & Experiences

9th June 2020

Published by Richard K on 9th June 2020

Uganda Visa: Process of getting one

While it is so easy to sit in the comfort of your home to plan for a trip to Europe with a schengen visa right on your computer sipping a cup of Coffee, it was not the case for most African countries especially East Africa where you had to apply for multiple visas to Uganda ($50), Rwanda($50) Kenya($51) and Tanzania($50). The best news is that you can now acquire a Uganda Visa or East African Tourist Visa online. This East Africa visa covers Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya at only $100 for 90 days.

21st November 2019

The First Encounter With a Mountain Gorilla

Published by Richard K on 21st November 2019

Our Africa Gorilla Encounter for the First time

Leaving behind the village and lush mountainous countryside, we entered the jungle to have our first encounter with African mountain gorillas. The vegetation started to grow thick as we weaved our way along the narrow muddy path. I couldn’t believe that we had made it here to finally go gorilla trekking in Uganda. We had been walking for around 1.5 hours and it was now beginning to get steep and slippery.

15th October 2019

Published by Smart Traveller on 15th October 2019

Mountain Gorilla Permits

Mountain Gorilla Permits— when, where and how to acquire gorilla permits in Uganda and Rwanda. Gorilla permits are scarce and to be booked way before travel date. Read More!

9th October 2019

Published by Smart Traveller on 9th October 2019

Best Time To Go on African Safari

Generally speaking, July through October is the best time for an African safari. This is when the animals are easy to find and in substantial numbers.

20th September 2019

Published by Smart Traveller on 20th September 2019

How To See Mountain Gorillas

We explain and give you need to know information on 'How To See Mountain Gorillas' in the East African tropical jungles of Uganda and Rwanda's rain forests.