Stories from the Trail

Real guides, honest advice, and firsthand stories from across Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. Here you'll find everything from gorilla trekking preparation and packing lists to park comparisons, fitness advice, and the best times to travel, written by people who plan these safaris every day. Whether you're booking your first trek or your fifth return trip, this is where we share what we've learned on the ground, so you can plan your own East African adventure with confidence.