点评:From Rhinos to Gorillas, and Every Heartfelt Moment in Between
From the very first sunrise to the last golden sunset, our 10-day Ugandan safari felt like stepping into a dream — a vivid, living story that unfolded across five incredible national parks. It wasn’t just a trip; it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that touched our hearts in ways words can hardly describe. My husband and I had chosen Uganda for our honeymoon, and from the moment we met our guide Jamal from Deks Safaris & Tours, we knew we were in the hands of someone special. What followed was ten days of pure wonder, connection, and unforgettable adventure.
Our journey took us through Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Lake Mburo — each destination revealing a new side of Uganda’s soul. The landscapes shifted from rolling savannahs to misty rainforests, each teeming with life and beauty beyond imagination. Everywhere we went, we were welcomed with warm smiles and genuine kindness. Uganda isn’t just beautiful — it feels alive, like the land itself breathes a quiet magic.
Our adventure began at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a place where hope and protection walk hand in hand. Standing just a few meters away from a small herd — seven majestic rhinos, including a playful calf — we could feel the heartbeat of conservation at work. The rangers’ devotion was deeply moving; their gentle whispers, cautious steps, and passionate explanations revealed just how much love and courage go into protecting these endangered creatures. It wasn’t simply an encounter; it was a moment of quiet reverence — a reminder that humans and nature can coexist in harmony when care leads the way.
Then came Murchison Falls, and with it, awe in its purest form. Watching the mighty Nile squeeze through a narrow gorge before crashing into the depths below was mesmerizing — raw power and beauty intertwined. At sunset, the falls turned to gold, painting the riverbanks with a warm glow that felt almost sacred. The next day’s boat safari offered a different rhythm of life: hippos lounging in the shallows, buffalo grazing by the water’s edge, and crocodiles basking in the sun. Nature’s orchestra played softly around us — every sound, every ripple, a note in the grand symphony of the wild.
Trekking through Kibale Forest in search of chimpanzees was like stepping into another world — alive with rustling leaves, echoing calls, and the occasional burst of laughter from above. It took patience, but the reward was beyond anything we imagined. We found ourselves just a meter away from a calm male chimp, reclining on the forest floor, hands folded behind his head as though posing for the perfect photograph. Around him, others groomed, played, and wandered in their natural grace. It was a tender moment — unfiltered, peaceful, and profoundly human in its familiarity. To be so close, to see their intelligence and emotion reflected back at us, was an experience that lingers in the soul.
And then came the moment we had dreamed of for years — the gorilla trek in Bwindi. No words can truly capture the feeling of standing just a few meters from a family of 11 mountain gorillas, watching three playful babies tumble through the vines under their mother’s watchful gaze. The silverback’s deep grunts filled the forest, yet there was no fear — only respect. The rangers guided us gently, their calm confidence mirroring the deep trust they share with these majestic beings.
The trek itself was surprisingly manageable — about 30 minutes down the mountain to where the gorillas were feeding. As they moved, we followed quietly, hearts pounding with every step. The forest was alive with light and mist, the air heavy with the scent of earth and rain. Our group was wonderful, offering helping hands when the climb got steep, especially to one older lady who never stopped smiling despite the challenge. That day, we didn’t just witness wildlife — we shared a moment of life itself, raw and unfiltered.
From the misty jungles of Bwindi, we journeyed to the open plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park — a world of golden grasslands, shimmering lakes, and abundant wildlife. It was here we saw two elegant leopards, each a fleeting shadow of beauty slipping through the bush, and later, two majestic tree-climbing lions lounging lazily in the branches of Ishasha’s fig trees. Those sights felt like pure privilege — as though the wilderness had chosen to reveal its secrets just for us.
Every drive brought new wonders: herds of elephants crossing the tracks in quiet procession, towers of giraffes silhouetted against the horizon, and the graceful kob moving through the savannah. Uganda’s diversity was astounding — each moment unique, every encounter brimming with life.
Our final stop, Lake Mburo National Park, offered a peaceful ending to our journey — a perfect balance of tranquility and gentle adventure. The park’s rolling hills, mirrored lakes, and wandering zebras felt like a soft farewell from the land we had come to love. Here, time slowed, allowing us to absorb everything we had seen and felt over the past ten days.
Heartfelt Hospitality – Stays that Felt Like Home
Throughout our safari, every lodge we stayed at welcomed us not as guests but as friends. The touches for our honeymoon were thoughtful and heartwarming — flower petals, smiles, and quiet gestures that made every night special. But the highlight of all was our stay at Elephant Hab. Barbara and her team treated us like family, their warmth and care leaving a lasting imprint on our hearts. It wasn’t just service — it was genuine kindness, the kind that makes you feel truly seen and appreciated. We even wrote a separate review for them because they so deeply deserved it.
And then there was Jamal — our guide, our guardian, and the person who made this adventure seamless. His calm presence, deep knowledge, and unfailing kindness elevated every moment. Even when we had a tyre issue early in the trip, he handled it effortlessly, ensuring we stayed comfortable and safe. What touched us most was his thoughtfulness — on our final day, he surprised us with one of my photos, printed and block-mounted as a honeymoon gift. That small gesture spoke volumes about who he is — caring, humble, and passionate about what he does. Traveling with him felt like journeying with a friend who truly loves his country.
Having traveled through seven African countries, Uganda stands apart — the safest, warmest, and most welcoming of them all. Its beauty isn’t only in its landscapes or wildlife but in its people. Every village we passed was filled with laughter and life; children ran to the roadside waving as we drove by, and strangers stopped to help when we had car trouble, offering tools and smiles without hesitation. There’s a sense of community here — an unspoken bond that connects everyone, locals and visitors alike.
Uganda has a heartbeat — steady, strong, and full of joy. It’s a land that embraces you, surprises you, and gently changes you. We came for the gorillas, but we left with so much more: gratitude, connection, and memories we will cherish for a lifetime.
Our 10-day honeymoon safari with Deks Safaris & Tours wasn’t just a vacation — it was a story of love, adventure, and discovery written across the heart of Africa. Every moment felt thoughtfully curated, every destination brimming with wonder. We left Uganda with full hearts, endless appreciation, and a deep promise to return one day.
Uganda truly is the Pearl of Africa, radiant, soulful, and unforgettable.
翻译:从犀牛到大猩猩,以及其间每一个动人瞬间
从清晨的第一缕阳光到傍晚的最后一抹金色夕阳,我们为期十天的乌干达野生动物之旅宛如一场梦境——一个鲜活生动的故事,在五个令人叹为观止的国家公园中徐徐展开。这不仅仅是一次旅行,更是一次毕生难忘的体验,深深触动了我们的心灵,难以用语言形容。我和丈夫选择乌干达作为我们的蜜月旅行目的地,从我们与来自Deks Safaris & Tours的向导Jamal相遇的那一刻起,我们就知道自己遇到了特别的人。接下来的十天,我们经历了纯粹的惊奇、心灵的联结和难忘的冒险。
我们的旅程带我们穿越了默奇森瀑布、基巴莱森林、伊丽莎白女王国家公园、布温迪禁猎区和姆布罗湖——每一个目的地都展现了乌干达灵魂深处的全新一面。从绵延起伏的稀树草原到云雾缭绕的热带雨林,沿途的景色变幻莫测,处处充满生机,美得令人难以置信。无论走到哪里,我们都感受到人们温暖的笑容和真诚的善意。乌干达不仅美丽,更充满生机,仿佛这片土地本身就蕴藏着一种静谧的魔力。
我们的探险之旅始于齐瓦犀牛保护区,一个希望与保护并肩而行的地方。我们站在离一小群犀牛——七头威风凛凛的犀牛,其中还有一头活泼的小犀牛——仅几米远的地方,就能感受到自然保护的脉搏。护林员们的奉献精神深深打动了我们;他们轻声细语,步履谨慎,充满热情地讲解,无不展现出保护这些濒危动物所倾注的爱与勇气。这不仅仅是一次邂逅,更是一次静谧的敬畏——它提醒我们,只要心怀关爱,人类与自然就能和谐共存。
随后,我们来到了默奇森瀑布,随之而来的是纯粹的敬畏。看着雄伟的尼罗河水从狭窄的峡谷中奔涌而下,最终倾泻入深渊,令人叹为观止——原始的力量与壮丽的景色交织在一起。日落时分,瀑布染上了金色的光芒,温暖的光芒洒满河岸,仿佛神圣一般。第二天乘船游览,我们体验了另一种截然不同的自然节奏:河马懒洋洋地躺在浅水中,水牛在水边悠闲地吃草,鳄鱼则在阳光下享受日光浴。大自然的交响乐在我们周围轻柔地奏响——每一个声音,每一丝涟漪,都是这宏大野性交响曲中的一个音符。
徒步穿越基巴莱森林寻找黑猩猩,仿佛踏入了另一个世界——树叶沙沙作响,回荡着各种叫声,偶尔还能听到上方传来阵阵笑声。这需要耐心,但最终的收获远远超出了我们的想象。我们发现自己离一只平静的雄性黑猩猩只有一米远,它斜倚在森林的地面上,双手枕在脑后,仿佛在摆姿势拍摄一张完美的照片。在他周围,其他大猩猩梳理毛发、嬉戏玩耍、悠然漫步,尽显自然之美。这是一个温馨的时刻——未经修饰,宁静祥和,又因其熟悉感而充满人性的温情。如此近距离地观察它们,感受它们智慧与情感的流露,这种体验令人难以忘怀。
随后,我们梦寐以求的时刻到来了——布温迪的猩猩追踪之旅。任何语言都无法真正描绘出站在11只山地大猩猩家族几米之外的感受,看着三只活泼的小猩猩在母亲的注视下穿梭于藤蔓之间。银背大猩猩低沉的吼声响彻森林,但那里没有丝毫恐惧——只有敬畏。护林员们轻柔地引导着我们,他们沉稳自信的举止,正是他们与这些威严的生灵之间深厚信任的体现。
这段徒步之旅出乎意料地轻松——大约30分钟就能下山到达大猩猩觅食的地方。它们移动时,我们静静地跟随,每一步都让我们心跳加速。森林里光影交错,薄雾缭绕,空气中弥漫着泥土和雨水的芬芳。我们一行人都很棒,在陡峭的山坡上互相扶持,尤其是一位年长的女士,尽管路途艰辛,脸上却始终挂着笑容。那天,我们不仅目睹了野生动物,更分享了生命本身最纯粹、最真实的瞬间。
从布温迪迷雾缭绕的丛林出发,我们来到了伊丽莎白女王国家公园的开阔平原——一个拥有金色草原、波光粼粼的湖泊和丰富野生动物的世界。在这里,我们看到了两只优雅的豹子,它们如同转瞬即逝的美丽身影,穿梭于灌木丛中;之后,我们又看到了两只威风凛凛的狮子,它们擅长攀爬树木,懒洋洋地栖息在伊沙沙的榕树枝头。这些景象让我们感到无比荣幸——仿佛这片荒野特意为我们揭开了它的秘密。
每一次旅程都带来新的惊喜:成群的大象静静地穿过小路,长颈鹿群在地平线上勾勒出高耸的轮廓,优雅的羚羊在稀树草原上悠然漫步。乌干达的生物多样性令人叹为观止——每一刻都独一无二,每一次邂逅都充满生机。
我们的最后一站,姆布罗湖国家公园,为我们的旅程画上了宁静的句号——这里完美地融合了静谧与轻度探险。公园里连绵起伏的丘陵,波光粼粼的湖泊,漫步的斑马仿佛是对我们深爱的这片土地的温柔告别。在这里,时间仿佛慢了下来,让我们得以细细品味过去十天里所见所感的一切。
真挚的款待——宾至如归的住宿体验
在整个旅程中,我们入住的每一家旅馆都像朋友一样热情款待我们,而非仅仅把我们当作客人。蜜月旅行的安排也十分贴心温馨——花瓣、微笑和细微的举动,让每个夜晚都格外难忘。但最令人难忘的,莫过于在大象栖息地 (Elephant Hab) 的住宿。芭芭拉和她的团队像家人一样款待我们,他们的热情和关怀在我们心中留下了深刻的印记。这不仅仅是服务——更是发自内心的善意,让你感到被真正地关注和欣赏。我们甚至专门为他们写了一篇评论,因为他们真的值得。
还有贾马尔——我们的向导、我们的守护者,也是让这次探险之旅无比顺畅的关键人物。他沉稳的气质、渊博的知识和始终如一的友善,让每一刻都熠熠生辉。即使在旅程初期我们遇到了轮胎问题,他也轻松应对,确保我们舒适安全。最让我们感动的是他的体贴——在旅程的最后一天,他惊喜地送给我们一张我的照片,打印出来装裱好,作为蜜月礼物。这个小小的举动充分展现了他的为人——体贴、谦逊,并且对自己的工作充满热情。与他同行,就像与一位真正热爱自己国家的朋友一起旅行。
游历过七个非洲国家之后,乌干达脱颖而出——它是最安全、最温暖、最热情好客的国家。它的美丽不仅在于风景和野生动物,更在于它的人民。我们途经的每一个村庄都充满了欢声笑语和勃勃生机;孩子们跑到路边向我们挥手致意,陌生人在我们遇到汽车故障时也会停下来帮忙,毫不犹豫地提供工具和微笑。这里有一种社区感——一种无需言说的纽带,将每个人,无论是当地人还是游客,都紧紧联系在一起。
乌干达拥有一颗跳动的心——稳定、强劲,充满喜悦。这是一片拥抱你、带给你惊喜、并温柔地改变你的土地。我们原本是为了观赏大猩猩而来,却收获了更多:感恩、联结,以及终生珍藏的美好回忆。
我们与Deks Safaris & Tours一起进行的为期10天的蜜月之旅,不仅仅是一次度假——更是一段在非洲腹地谱写的关于爱、冒险和发现的动人故事。每一刻都经过精心策划,每一处景点都充满奇妙。我们带着满满的感动、无限的感激和对未来的美好期盼离开了乌干达。
乌干达,名副其实的“非洲明珠”,光彩夺目,充满灵性,令人难忘。