Safari Ugandan Experience

Safari Ugandan Experience

Author: Rael J. Zieve January 14, 2026 Duration: 19:54

Episode Number: 58

Guest

Vanessa Gordon – Founder & CEO, East End Taste

Episode Summary

  • Vanessa Gordon shares her recent travel journey through Uganda and what led her to accept the invitation.
  • First impressions of Uganda, including safety, infrastructure, and everyday life in Kampala.
  • Honest reflections on chimpanzee trekking, fear responses, and personal limits in the wild.
  • The emotional and transformative impact of gorilla trekking in Uganda.
  • Staying at safari lodges across Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, and Kibale regions.
  • How travel through Uganda reshaped Vanessa’s perspective on simplicity, excess, and personal growth.

Guest Information

Vanessa Gordon
Founder & CEO of East End Taste
A culinary travel and lifestyle media and event planning company 

https://www.eastendtaste.com https://www.vanessapgordon.com

Key Takeaways

  • Uganda offers a deeply meaningful safari experience that goes far beyond wildlife sightings.
  • Gorilla trekking and community visits can create lasting emotional and personal impact.
  • Travelling at a slower pace allows space for reflection, connection, and perspective.

Contact Information

Should you want to contact me directly, please email:
 rael@keeptravelling.africa

Blog Post

https://www.wildsunsets.travel/uganda-safari-experience/

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Rael J. Zieve hosts Keep Travelling-Your African Story, a podcast that moves far beyond simple destination guides. This series is for those who feel that travel is about connection and context, not just itineraries. Each episode delves into the intricate layers of African societies, exploring how local business innovation intersects with deep cultural traditions, or how the logistics of aviation and travel infrastructure unlock remote, profound experiences. The conversations are built on genuine relationships and firsthand narratives, offering listeners a seat at the table with guides, entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders who are shaping the continent's contemporary story. You'll hear the subtle details behind crafting a meaningful journey-the scent of a market at dusk, the weight of a historical artifact, the cadence of a local dialect, the strategy behind a sustainable tourism venture. This isn't a broadcast of tips; it's an immersion into the perspectives that make travel transformative. Tune in for a thoughtful, nuanced exploration of places and the people who bring them to life, mirroring the tailored, premium journeys the podcast's ethos represents. Listen to this podcast for stories that change how you see the world, one African story at a time.
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