Category Archives: Africa

The golf course at nearby Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate is the first 18-hole championship golf course in Tanzania and is up to par with the most demanding international guidelines. It’s that time of year again, when WIT Founders Christina and John have recently returned from another spectacular trip to Africa. As usual, they escortedContinue reading “Back in Africa! Tanzania January 2020”

Christina and John recently returned from their biannual trip to Africa! Every year, they escort a small group of clients through countries from Kenya and Tanzania to Namibia and South Africa. From two spectacular safari days in Ngorongoro Crater, the group continues on to the Serengeti with Unique Safaris. A few days of game drives takeContinue reading “Tanzania 2020 – Serengeti”

Now it’s Time for Elephant Updates! Elephant arrives at Ithumba, Kenya with her new calf. We recently heard from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where they welcomed two adorable elephants! Wild-living orphan Loijuk arrived with her new calf, Lili, in tow.  As reported by the team at Sheldrick: She was bursting with pride and very eagerContinue reading “Elephant Updates! New Baby Calf Arrives”

Christina and John are currently in Kenya on their annual guiding trip. In their most recent email, they share with us an experience witnessing emergency medical aid for a local elephant in Ithumba Hills, Kenya.  Though the situation was quite serious, the elephant survived and hopefully will live for many years thanks to the careContinue reading “Safari Vets Help an Elephant”

Christina and John are currently in Namibia & Kenya on their annual guiding trip! For the first two weeks, they were in Namibia, exploring the world-famous Etosha National Park as well as smaller game reserves and conservancies. Now in Kenya, it’s two weeks of bliss at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Samburu Game Reserve, the Mara andContinue reading “Sep Safari Group in Namibia & Kenya”

Her activity-rich itinerary was planned by the excellent tour operator, Africa Wild Explorations. For her last full day in Uganda, Nancy spent a day at Lake Mburo National Park, with a night at Mihingo Lodge. Lake Mburo National Park Lake Mburo National Park is located in southwestern Uganda, about 150 miles from Kampala. A safari will introduceContinue reading “Lake Mburo & Mihingo Lodge in Uganda with Africa Wild Explorations”

WIT Agent Nancy has been traveling in Queen Elizabeth Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We look forward to her feedback and photos of firsthand tracking! The images below of the mountain gorillas have been provided by Abiaz Rwamwiri, Managing Director of Africa Wild Explorations! What are Mountain Gorillas? Endangered Mountain Gorillas native to EastContinue reading “Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Uganda with Africa Wild Explorations”

Nancy Visits Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mahogany Lodge The park, also known as BINP, is located in SW Uganda on the edge of the Congo border. Within its 128 sq mi (331 sq km) rests 120 species of mammals, 348 types of birds and 220 kinds of butterflies. Not to mention loads of frogs,Continue reading “Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mahogany Lodge”

WIT AGENT NANCY continues her escapades in Uganda this week with Africa Wild Explorations. Last week, it was all about chimpanzee-tracking in Kibale Forest National Park and the ecological initiatives around the Bigodi Community.   Next up, it’s a drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. She’ll stop en route at the Equator, before checking inContinue reading “Nancy in Queen Elizabeth National Park with Africa Wild Explorations”

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about what kind of footprints tourism leave behind. Mindful travel is all about understanding your place in the greater environment. It’s about sharing the world we live in, making connections between yourself and the world halfway across the globe. If done mindfully, and with the right local connections,Continue reading “Can Tourism Affect a Village in Uganda?”

This April, WIT Agent Nancy is embarking on an incredible trip to Uganda with Africa Wild Explorations. Uganda is THE destination for mountain gorillas. For her first stop, she’ll spend a full day at Kibale Forest National Park, one of the best safari destinations in Africa for chimpanzee tracking.  After breakfast, her guides will escortContinue reading “Uganda’s Kibale Forest National Park”

This April, WIT Nancy is embarking on an incredible trip to Uganda with Africa Wild Explorations. She’ll venture into the national park, meet up with park rangers, and glimpse the majestic gorillas of the mountains. She’s flying from Portland to Amsterdam on the nonstop flight, then flying KLM from Amsterdam to Entebbe Airport. Entebbe isContinue reading “WIT Agent in Uganda with Africa Wild Explorations”

Caravan-Serai is one of our favorite outfits for the Middle East and North Africa. Long-time subscribers of our blog will remember that this tour operator tailors unique itineraries for small groups. If you’re looking for trustworthy guides to Jordan, Iran or Morocco, they are one of the best. Today, we’re sharing one of their upcomingContinue reading “Escorted Culinary and Art Tour of Morocco with Caravan-Serai”