BY ALAN FOX
Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.I am writing today from Kenya Airways flight 412, near the equator, in East Africa.
I left Houston three days ago with my wife and another couple. We spent the first night over the Atlantic and the last two in Nairobi, getting right-side-up after 30 hours of travel. In a short while, we will land in Entebbe, the starting point for our SITA safari, a tour operator with 75 years of experience.
We are here to explore Uganda and Rwanda, two countries that are off the beaten path, even for those who go on safari.
After a two-year hiatus, it is good to be back on the continent. My earlier safaris to Tanzania and Botswana were among the highlights of all my travels to date.
Each of those countries is known for peace and stability, with friendly people that are generally open to outsiders. Their sprawling game reserves are breathtakingly beautiful, with comfortable lodges and tented camps. A vacation in Tanzania or Botswana can be a life-changing event.
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