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Practical advice written by the people who run these safaris — seasons, costs, permits, packing and the things nobody tells you until you are already there.

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When to trek for gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda

Latest · Planning · 15 October 2026

When to trek for gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda

Gorilla trekking is a year-round activity, but the driest windows make the forest floor far easier to read. Here is how the seasons actually behave.

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The Great Migration, month by month

Wildlife · 15 Oct 2026

The Great Migration, month by month

Two million wildebeest and zebra follow the rain in a clockwise circuit. Where they are in the year determines which camp you should be in.

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Packing for the bush: the short, honest list

Field Notes · 15 Oct 2026

Packing for the bush: the short, honest list

Neutral colours, layers, a good pair of binoculars and less luggage than you think. Our guides' own packing list.

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What a safari really costs — and where the money goes

Planning · 15 Oct 2026

What a safari really costs — and where the money goes

Park fees, permits, fuel, vehicles and camp rates drive the price of a safari far more than margin. Here is a transparent breakdown.

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