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Field notes, planning guides and inspiration from across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

Wildebeest crossing the Mara River during the Great Migration
May 2026

The Great Migration: When and Where to Witness It

A season-by-season guide to following the wildebeest migration across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. (Sample post)

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Mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
April 2026

Gorilla Trekking for First-Timers: What to Expect

Everything a first-time trekker should know before heading into Bwindi or Volcanoes National Park. (Sample post)

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Luxury safari camp interior
March 2026

A Considered Packing Guide for an East African Journey

What to bring — and what to leave behind — for a multi-country East African itinerary. (Sample post)

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