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Victoria Falls

January 25, 2026 from the Rovos Rail itinerary: Day 4 highlights - disembark at Victoria Falls. Returning to Victoria Falls with Chris has been a dream of mine since first visiting the Falls in 2019. It was one of the most romantic experiences I had and I wanted to share it with someone close to me. January 25, 2026 - We were up very early to see the sun rise from our cabin. It had been another jerky night, so we were up anyway We packed and had a final breakfast aboard.

4 days ago8 min read

Rovos Rail Journey to Zimbabwe

January 22-24, 2026 - From the itinerary: Day 1 highlights: cross the Tropic of Capricorn during tea. Cross the Limpopo River sometime during dinner. Day 2 highlights:Travel towards Bulawayo - the second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabe Day 3 highlights: The train travels between Gwaai and Dete along one of the world's longest stretches of straight railway line - 114 KM. Game drive at The Hide in Hwange Natiopnal Park. Here's our route: January 22, 2026 - We got an urgen

6 days ago10 min read

On Our Way to Rovos Rail

January 20-21, 2026 from the itinerary - Transfer to the Kisoro Airstrip where you catch the 10:15 am Airlink flight to Entebbe. From here take the Air Uganda flight 712 to Johanesburg. Pick up any left luggage and transfer to Pretoria for a 2 night stay at the Protea Hotel. From there pick up Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls. January 20 - It was a more relaxed day starting with a glorious sun rise. Unfortunately, the time lapse got lost. The bird calls and lighting was beau

Jan 273 min read

Our Last Full Day in Uganda

January 19, 2026 - from the itinerary: Day at Leisure. We had a nice sunrise caught on time lapse. Chris and I spent a lovely morning doing nothing. Basically, trying to get a handle on outstanding things from the "no internet" days. There was quite a rain storm in the morning, so was glad I wasn't hiking. Part of the group went for a boat ride on Lake Mutanda. Amongst other places, they stopped at Skeleton Island. This is a historic uninhabited island where traditional

Jan 271 min read

Lake Mutanda Experiences

January 17-18, 2026 from the itinerary 17th: After breakfast, depart Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for Lake Mutanda. The journey spans roughly 1 to 1.5 hours. Your destination is Chameleon Hill Forest Lodge14, where you'll check in for a 3-night stay. In the afternoon, you’ll have the chance to explore Lake Mutanda by bike. Starting from Chameleon Hill, this route takes you around one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes, following a trail that can only be fully experi

Jan 275 min read

Gorilla Tracking and Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

January 15, 2026 from the itinerary: After breakfast, with a packed lunch, depart the beautiful area of Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive to the Buhoma Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (approximately 2 hours / 157 km). In Buhoma, located on the northern side of the park, you will meet your Nkuringo Walking Safari guide and begin a guided walk through the impenetrable forest, crossing from north to south along the Ivy River Trail, a scenic 13 km route

Jan 267 min read

Ishasha Under Canvas

January 14, 2026 from the itinerary: After breakfast, you'll enjoy a morning game drive through the Kasenyi Sector, known for its abundant wildlife and birdlife. With a packed lunch, continue south toward the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park — world-renowned for its tree-climbing lions. Ishasha is one of only two places on Earth where this behaviour occurs, the other being Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania. .You'll arrive at Ishasha Wilderness Camp in the

Jan 252 min read

Queen Elizabeth State Park

January 12 and 13, 2026, from the itinerary: This morning you'll depart Kibale Forest National Park and drive southwest toward Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 2 – 3 hours / 157 km). On arrival, check in at Elephant Plains Lodge for a 2-night stay, and enjoy lunch overlooking the park’s open plains. Later in the afternoon, head out on a game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, one of the park’s most wildlife-rich areas. Keep your eyes peeled for lions, elephants, African

Jan 253 min read

The Kibale Forest - Chimps

January 9-12, 2026 from the itinerary: Fly Entebbe to Kasese on AirLink. In Kasese meet your driver/guides for the rest of the journey - Oscar and Jack. There is a ~2.5 hour transfer by car to the Kibale Forest National Park and your lodge for the next 3 nights: Primate Lodge Kibale. Along the way, enjoy a guided hike to the "top of the world" viewpoint where you have a wonderful view of 3 crater lakes, plantations, and local villages. Kibale National Forest: Kibale F

Jan 218 min read

Entebbe

January 8, 2025 - from the itinerary: Day at Leisure We have arrived in Uganda which we now know to be the pearl of Africa. This phrase was popularized by explorer Winston Churchill (not the UK statesman) in his 1908 book called "My African Journey" because of its natural beauty and diverse landscapes. Entebbe sits on the shores of Lake Victoria. It is Uganda's former colonial capital. We are staying in the No. 5 Boutique Hotel - not sure what numbers 1-4 are like, but thi

Jan 194 min read

On Our Way Starting our Trip Around-the-World.

January 2-7, 2025 - From the itinerary: Overnight at the Hilton Garden Inn at LHR terminal 3. Fly on to Oslo. Overnight at the Radisson Blu at Oslo Airport. Start the ATW (around the world) and fly Oslo - England (change planes) - Johannesburg, South Africa. Overnight at the Protea Hotel and the airport. Fly on to Entebbe. This is our luggage for six months of travel. No real issues in getting to Oslo, other than the long walk to the Hilton Garden Inn, the flight to Os

Jan 193 min read