https://rukuurasafaris.com/journal Field notes, travel guides and planning advice from Rukuura Safaris in Uganda. en-gb Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:34:58 GMT https://rukuurasafaris.com/journal/why-we-plan-slowly https://rukuurasafaris.com/journal/why-we-plan-slowly Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A short note on fewer places, longer stays and the value of leaving space in a safari itinerary. https://rukuurasafaris.com/travel-guide/packing-for-forest-and-savanna https://rukuurasafaris.com/travel-guide/packing-for-forest-and-savanna Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical packing list for travellers moving between cool, wet forest and hot, dusty plains. https://rukuurasafaris.com/travel-guide/when-to-travel-uganda-seasons https://rukuurasafaris.com/travel-guide/when-to-travel-uganda-seasons Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Uganda sits on the equator, but its seasons still shape the roads, the light and the experience. Here is how to think about timing. https://rukuurasafaris.com/travel-guide/first-timers-guide-gorilla-trekking-bwindi https://rukuurasafaris.com/travel-guide/first-timers-guide-gorilla-trekking-bwindi Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT What the day actually involves, how to prepare for the forest, and the small decisions that make a trek more comfortable.