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Family Travel Made Simple — Real Experiences from Uganda & East Africa

Packing lists, travel guides, and real family adventures

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TRAVEL

Stress-free travel with kids in Uganda & East Africa

TRAVEL RESOURCES

Checklists, gear, and travel tools we personally use.

Mother and son packrafting on the Nile river.

EXPLORE UGANDA

Safaris, waterfalls, villages, cities, and unforgettable adventures.

EXPLORE EAST AFRICA

Adventures Zanzibar, regional trips, and adventures beyond Uganda Uganda

RECIPES

Meals made with what we have here

a cow grazing in a pasture while the sun is setting - isn't life extraordinary

EVERY DAY LIFE

Our day-to-day in eastern Uganda

Travel Tools We Actually Use

Find Hotels (Expedia)

We use Expedia to find hotels, safari lodges, and other stays across East Africa.

Family Vacation Rentals (Vrbo)

Vrbo gives us space, comfort, and flexibility – perfect for longer stays or traveling with kids.

Travel eSIMs (Airalo)

We use Airalo eSIm to get mobile internet data before we land – no SIM cards, no stress, instant connection.

Use code: UNLIMITED4U for 15% off on your first Airalo Unlimited eSim (valid 4/21/2026 – 9/30/2026)

Amazon Travel Essentials

Gear we use for international family travel

Travel Checklists & Guides

Traveling Long-Haul With Kids?

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Traveling long-haul with kids doesn’t have to feel chaotic.

Created from years of real family travel experience—including our family’s move from the U.S. to Uganda—this guide shares practical strategies for airports, flights, layovers, and international travel with children.

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From our home in eastern Uganda — sharing real family travel experiences, packing tips, and life across East Africa.