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Practical advice from our planners for safaris in East Africa and journeys abroad.

A silverback mountain gorilla resting on a forest slope in Uganda

Safari and wildlife

Gorilla trekking in Uganda: what to expect

How a gorilla trek works in Bwindi, what a permit costs, how fit you need to be, when to go and what to pack: a practical guide from our team.

Zebras in front of a wildebeest herd in the Maasai Mara, Kenya

Trip planning

The best time to visit East Africa

A month-by-month guide to the seasons in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda: wildlife, the great migration, gorilla treks, beaches and prices.

A couple with suitcases watching a plane at sunset from an airport window

Travel abroad

Visiting Europe from Africa: your visa application

How a Schengen visa application works for African travellers: where to apply, which documents matter, fees, timing, refusals, and how we help.

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