In June Cindy Bailey and I joined a VENT Birding tour to Uganda - promising Shoebills, Gorillas, Chimpanzees and more.  There were some challenges and disappointments and MANY great moments.  This is the first of what will likely be another 5 or so blog posts about that trip.
https://blairbirding.com/2024/07/22/africa-where-next-uganda/