Africa - Travel Addict on a Budget

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Boat Tour and Road to Bwindi

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Boat Cruise and the Road to RuhijaSunday at Queen Elizabeth National ParkBy dawn break the hippos have gone back to the water. They are nocturnal, sleeping in the water during the day which protects their skin from the hot sun and going onto land to graze all night.At 6:00am a lodge staff member knocks on our cabin door and takes us to breakfast. We ordered …

Chimpanzee Trekking and More

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Chimpanzee Trekking and So Much MoreOff to TrekkingThe sun was rising as the mist lay in the valleys when we leave the beautiful Kibale Forest Camp. It rained through the night but it will be a sunny day. We are full from the beautully presented breakfast.Today we are chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park. John and I are wearing our full trekking gear including zip off pants, long sleeve …

Bigodi Cultural Experience

June 3, 2025June 1, 2025

Bigodi Cultural ExperienceOn the Road After all that milk, cider and water from last night, I did feel a need to go in the middle of the night but the concern of running into a hippo was greater than my desire to pee.It pours through the night but has stopped by the time we get up at 6am. Even though it is still dark, I am not worried as I …

Murchison Falls National Park and Boat Safari

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

Fort Murchison National Park, Boat Safari and FallsEarly Morning to Murchison Falls National Park The stars were so bright last night. I think I even spotted a falling star. Pure magic.We are up ar 5am. After a hot buffet breakfast, we are on our way by 6:20am.We are barely off the premises when we see a herd of Uganda Kob (deer like animal) and guinea fowl. I love guinea fowl, …