Uganda in February brings the last weeks of the dry season: firm forest trails, short savannah grass and calmer lodges. Here is the weather by region, 2027 permit costs and a route that works.
Weighing Up Kenya vs Uganda Safari Options? Start With the Animals on Your List
A Kenya vs Uganda safari comes down to big cats and the migration in Kenya, or gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda. Here is how the two compare on wildlife, seasons, costs and travel.
Uganda in January: Dry Forest Trails, Busy Permits and Hot Savannah Days
Uganda in January is dry-season prime time for gorilla and chimp trekking and savannah game drives. Here is the weather by region, current permit fees and two sample routes.
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale: Permits, Costs and Best Time
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, Uganda: what the trek is like, permit costs and upcoming changes, tracking vs habituation, the best months and how to get there.
East Africa Tourist Visa: Cost, Rules and How to Apply
The East Africa tourist visa covers Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda for US$100 and 90 days. Here is how to apply, the rules that catch travellers out and when separate visas cost less.
Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda: Permits, Costs and What to Expect
Everything you need for golden monkey trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park: verified permit rates, the 07:00 start at Kinigi, the best season, realistic costs and how to pair it with gorillas.
Botswana in December: Where the Wildlife Is and What to Expect
Botswana in December brings green landscapes, calving season, migrating zebra and lower rates. Here is the weather, where the wildlife goes and how to plan a route that follows the rain.
Uganda Safari in December: Weather, Gorillas, Fees and Where to Go
A Uganda safari in December brings drying forest trails, green scenery and great gorilla trekking. Here is the weather by region, where to go, verified permit fees and how to book around the festive peak.
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: The Complete Guide to Permits, Costs and the Best Time
Everything you need to plan gorilla trekking in Rwanda: how the trek day works, permit prices and discounts, the best months, fitness, rules and how Rwanda compares with Uganda.