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/
A few years from now, you will not remember how much it cost you, but you will always remember the memories you made. Keep Travelling.
