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The Ultimate Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Uganda was an amazing experience! Nothing quite like making eye contact with something that visually looks so different but has 98% same DNA as you without barriers at a zoo. Gorillas are thriving at home in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. There are only about three countries in the world (Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo) that even have gorillas in the wild so you cannot do this just anywhere! Congratulations on signing up for a gorilla trek, you are going to love it! I am going to walk through everything you need to prepare: overview, difficulty,…
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5 Things You Need To Know Before You Visit Uganda!
Uganda, or the “Pearl of Africa,” is usually not the first place most people think of when planning a trip to Africa. I had multiple great off the beaten path experiences on this trip. These are 5 things you need to know before visiting Uganda to ensure you also have a great experience, just like I did. You can also see some of my favorite photos from the trip on my photography page or on Instagram, and additional posts: Ultimate Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. Travel tip #1: Small group tour is the way to go! The main draw…
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Escape the Ordinary: A Day On An African Horse Safari
An African horse safari was an exhilarating adventure! I want to share what a typical day on a horse safari is like based on my experience in Botswana. While this could vary by destination, or camp, this is what I experienced. Mornings on an African horse safari The day starts early – that’s true of safaris in general though! Around 6a.m., you get a wake up call with coffee or tea brought to your tent. Breakfast was ready at 6:30a.m. We had boiled eggs, cereal, juices, toast, jams, and other spreads. You would come to breakfast dressed in your riding…
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Get Ready to Explore Botswana’s Natural Beauty
Why visit Botswana? Botswana is an amazing safari destination and the Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its healthy elephant population. There were herds everywhere, sometimes groups were 40+ individuals! I could see them from my tent or from the plane flying to camp! Up close unique encounters is something I was what I really looking for from this trip. Here are some things you should know as you start planning your trip. Botswana landscape: Kalahari Desert covers over 70% of Botswana, and includes some of the top attractions like Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Chobe…
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The Ultimate Adventure: Horse Riding Vacations
Horse riding vacations are a great way to up the adventure while traveling. It gives you a very different experience in nature and wildlife oriented destinations. I grew up as an animal lover, I had lots of pets. My older sister also loved horses and took lessons, my interest built up from there. I took lessons and competed in jumping. While I no longer compete, I take lessons because it allows me to be around horses and ride on a regular basis. There are lots of things to consider about horse riding vacations, I’ll break down a lot of that…
