Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Vacation Review: Luxury Africa Safari, Gorilla Trekking, Nairobi, 13-Day Family Trip

I had a multitude of goals for an 18 day trip to Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. We wanted to do gorilla treks, and more traditional Safari as well as spend a couple of days in Nairobi.   The trip planners of this travel team worked with me over months to plan an incredible experience in three countries, in a way that was true to the sustainable goals that the company supports.  They were a delight to work with--as they provided options while listening to my goals.  They offered details but did it in a way that helped me grapple with choices and trade-offs. They were also sensitive to issues of time and budget.
The trip came off beautifully--even with the exception of a couple of major downpours and subsequent floods--which turned out to be just minor hitches in getting us to each destination. They work with exceptional networks of camps and lodges--each with their own charm and each bringing a mindset of ecological sustainability, while offering simple luxury in accommodations, food and service. And the guides at each place knew their terrain and the habits of the animals. One day with one driver, we saw the entire circle of life, from lions mating to the birth of a Topi, to the kill of birds by a black mamba snake.  Throughout, we felt the exceptional value of this travel team's curation of places and experiences. 
Important to note, about six weeks prior to the trip, which was to begin with a gorilla trek in Uganda, I seriously injured my knee and the team worked with me to find a way to get up the mountain. Although a bit mortified I was carried up in a chair and once in the company of the gorillas, a porter helped me walk through jungle terrain for what was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The travel team provided both the logistics and the emotional support that allowed me to do this. 
I have nothing but the best things to say about the work of this travel team--their planning was impeccable; they know the regions and services, and they stay with you through the ups and downs of planning and delivering on what was --as corny as it is to say--a trip of a lifetime!  BTW this was the third safari I have been on and was unquestionably the best!