Trade winter for an East African paradise
In December, while the northern hemisphere is experiencing a cold and dark winter, Africa is experiencing a balmy, welcoming summer. The...
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Choosing Between Eastern & Southern Africa Safaris
Safari veterans broadly divide Africa into two regions, eastern and southern. Because of the continent’s enormous size, if you can narrow...
Optimizing Your Safari: 10 Crucial Questions to Ask Your Safari Company
Selecting the right safari company goes a long way in ensuring the best experience from beginning to end – a trip that is tailored...
Safari Stories
Exploring Africa's Wildlife and Wild Places
- Apr 15, 2020
- 1 min
How to Spot a Leopard in South Africa
When you are ready to begin planning your trip to Africa, the first safari you will take is often of the online, bewildering type:...
- Apr 15, 2020
- 2 min
Insiders Cape Town in South Africa
From the time European settlers put their soft, stockinged feet on the beach at Table Bay around 350 years ago, things have gone steadily...
- Apr 15, 2020
- 1 min
Jane Goodall Celebrates Her 80th Birthday Today
Bushtracks Honors the World’s Foremost Champion of Chimpanzees. Happy Birthday to Jane Morris Goodall! Born 80 years ago today on 3 April...
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
Top 3 Reasons to Go on an African Safari in Uganda
We wanted to share our itinerary for the best single-country, combined big game viewing and primate experience; and to provide you with...
- Apr 14, 2020
- 2 min
Rwanda Remembers
Photo Credit: borneobulletin.brunei-online.com On April 7th every year Rwanda holds a Kwibuka ceremony, honoring the million lives lost...
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
Best Places to Stay in Uganda: Bwindi Safari Lodge
The Bwindi Safari Lodge is among the best places to stay in Uganda and is a Bushtracks favorite. The Bwindi Safari Lodge in Uganda...
- Apr 14, 2020
- 2 min
Gorilla Trekking Safaris for Teens
Gorilla Forest Camp in Uganda On safari you can expect to spend many hours in your four-by-four vehicle – and front-row seats to the most...
- Apr 14, 2020
- 3 min
Chelsea Handler's Uganda Be Kidding Me: A Bushtracks Book Review
The title alone was irresistible, so when my colleague, Liz, mentioned E! personality and comedienne Chelsea Handler’s latest...
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
Kenya's Top 5 Places to Visit on Your African Safari
From the Africa’s wildlife in the Masai Mara to the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, take a virtual journey through our top 5 African safari...
- Apr 14, 2020
- 2 min
Top 3 Reasons to Go on an African Safari in Kenya
For many of us, consciously or subconsciously, we think of a safari, and Kenya comes to mind. In part, we can thank Hollywood for its...
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