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Through the Lens: East Africa Safari Photography Tips
From big cats in golden grass to a chimp lost in thought, this post breaks down five East African wildlife shots and what they teach us about light, focus, framing, and storytelling in safari photography.

Rand Blimes
May 269 min read


Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari: Game Drives, Hippo Cruises, and the Hunt for Tree-Climbing Lions
Game drives, boat cruises, and a lizard robbing a crocodile’s nest—Queen Elizabeth National Park delivers all the unpredictability a safari should.

Rand Blimes
May 254 min read


Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: An Hour That Changed Everything
I traveled to Uganda to see the mountain gorillas. What I found in the forest was bigger than awe, bigger than photography—bigger than I expected.

Rand Blimes
May 2510 min read


Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda: Dispatches from the Forest Front Line
Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda isn’t just wildlife watching—it’s a field report from behind the lines. This is what it feels like when they watch you back.

Rand Blimes
May 244 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Finding the Best Uganda Safari for You
We went looking for the best Uganda safari—and found it. Here’s how we planned a week of gorillas, chimps, and classic wildlife, without breaking the bank.

Rand Blimes
May 2412 min read
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