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Trekking with Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari Experience

When I dreamed of going on safari in Africa, I imagined the sweeping plains of the Serengeti and witnessing the Great Migration, but chimpanzee trekking in Uganda quickly became just as unforgettable. As international travel resumed in 2021, we made our bucket list safari dream a reality and added an unforgettable detour: trekking with chimpanzees and gorillas in Uganda. One of the absolute highlights of our entire trip? Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, a lush rainforest in southwestern Uganda known as the “Primate Capital of the World.” Home to over 1,500 wild chimpanzees, Kibale offers one of the best and most accessible chimp tracking experiences in all of Africa.

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Top Day Trips from Johannesburg: Family-Friendly Adventures Just Outside the City

Johannesburg may be known as the economic engine of South Africa, but just beyond the city limits lies a whole world of incredible day trips waiting to be explored. Whether you're traveling with toddlers, grandparents, or multigenerational groups (like we often are!), Joburg is the perfect home base for unforgettable adventures. From mini safaris to ancient caves, playful monkeys to panoramic views, there’s something for everyone within a short drive of Jozi. These are our family’s favorite day trips from Johannesburg, each one offering a chance to get out of the city and experience the wild beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality that South Africa is known for.

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Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai, South Africa with Marine Dynamics: A Bucket List Family Adventure

If you’re planning a trip to South Africa and looking to add something thrilling, unforgettable, and truly bucket-list-worthy, then shark cage diving in Gansbaai should be at the top of your list. Known as one of the Great White Shark Capitals of the World, Gansbaai is a coastal fishing village just over two hours from Cape Town in the Western Cape. But it’s not just about the sharks, it’s the kind of adventure that mixes adrenaline, awe, and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters.

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Just Another Wagner Adventure | A woman with sunglasses holding a young girl in front of a beach with penguins and rocky dunes in the background. Boulder's Beach in South Africa.
Just Another Wagner Adventure | A man and woman taking a selfie in a dense, green forest with chimpanzee in background. Kibale National Park in Uganda.
Just Another Wagner Adventure | Two young girls and a woman sitting on a swing under a large tree, with colorful decorations and buildings in the background. Yauco in Puerto Rico.
Just Another Wagner Adventure | A woman with long hair, sitting and smiling at Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan citadel in the Andes Mountains with terraced fields and stone structures against a backdrop of green mountains and steep peaks.
Just Another Wagner Adventure | A man holding and kissing two young girls in princess dresses in front of Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom castle.
Just Another Wagner Adventure | A woman holding a baby on a bus, looking out the window at zebras in the safari. Bakubung Lodge in PIlanesberg National Park in South Africa.

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Just Another Wagner Adventure | Family of four smiling outdoors, two children being held by their parents, under a wooden archway and surrounded by greenery at an Airbnb in Furnas, Azores.