Book African Safari Holidays with Visit East Africa Safaris

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Looking to book African safari tours in East Africa? Africa is a prime safari destination, with East Africa being one of its most celebrated regions.

This region comprises Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, and Tanzania, including Zanzibar and hosts many of the world’s most spectacular attractions and unique safari activities, some of which are recognized as natural wonders.

East Africa’s notable destinations include Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Amboseli National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and Kibale Forest National Park.

The region is famous for the great wildebeest migration, mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, and mountain climbing.

As you plan your East Africa safaris, consider exploring multiple attractions for a varied experience.

We can help you plan a memorable safari with our luxury packages featuring top-notch lodges and comprehensive travel arrangements, including 4×4 safari cruisers and flights for long-distance connections.

View our tour packages above or request a custom package by sending an inquiry.

The countries in East Africa offer great wildlife and primate safaris with many attractions which are unique such as mountain gorillas in tropical rain forests of Uganda and Rwanda and luxurious beaches of Zanzibar and Mombasa in Tanzania and Kenya respectively.

Uganda (Gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee trekking and explore the rare tree climbing lions)

 

Uganda is located in the heart of East Africa, and one of the best tourist destinations with many attractions and activities.

 

Bwindi impenetrable national Park is home for the endangered mountain gorilla species offering unforgettable gorilla trekking experience.

 

Meet gorillas in their natural habitat in the middle of tropical rain forests in Southwestern Uganda.

 

Uganda is also known as a capital of chimpanzees, mainly in Kibale national Park, Budongo Kalinzu forest and Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

 

Uganda is also known for hosting the rare climbing lions which when visited will make your game drive interesting and many different birds including migratory species, water birds and not forgetting big game such as elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, antelopes and primates.

Kenya; the home of Masai Mara and Samburu game reserves

 

Kenya is one of the countries in East Africa which is famous for world class Masai Mara national reserve.

 

This is the region’s spectacular setting for wildebeest migration which move northwards from Serengeti national park from August to November every year.

 

Kenya’s highlights include the Amboseli and Samburu national reserves, both homes of Africa’s big 5 mammals.

Tanzania; Serengeti, wildebeest migration, Mount. Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro

 

Tanzania’s most famous destinations include; Serengeti national park, Kilimanjaro Mountain, Ngorongoro crater and lake Manyara, all lying within the northern safari circuit.

 

Encounter some of the big game like lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, rhinos and the wonders that come along with wildebeest migration.

 

For an off- beaten track experience into virgin wilderness, head to the western based Gombe stream national park to track chimpanzees and glorious clouds of butterflies.

Rwanda; Gorilla trekking and canopy walk adventures

 

Rwanda is one of the East African countries that receives a fair share of tourists due to its population of mountain gorillas.

 

Travelers can fly direct to Kigali which is the country’s capital and will immediately start exploring the best of it, ranging from genocide museums, historical sites, local markets, state of the art shopping malls, arenas, government installations, etc.

 

Though Rwanda is small, it has got numerous attractions and some of these include Volcanoes national Park, a home to over 10 habituated gorilla families located within the Virunga ranges.

 

It is also the only place where travelers can trek golden monkeys in Rwanda as well as hike four of the Virunga volcanoes – Bisoke, Karisimbi, Gahinga and Muhabura.

 

In southern Rwanda, there is Nyungwe National Park which is home to over 1000 tree species, 13 species of primates including chimpanzees and is known to shelter Rwanda’s top natural biodiversity.

 

Rwanda has also got interesting historical centers including the famous Kigali Genocide memorial site where thousands of Tutsis were massacred in 1994.

 

The photographs, video footage, films will make you understand how Rwanda has transformed from a dark past.

 

Visit the Nyamata and Ntarama churches where over 10,000 genocide victims were killed in cold blood and buried.

 

Travel to lake Kivu which is located along Rwanda- D.R. Congo border.

 

It is one the few lakes in the world that occasionally erupt the carbon-dioxide from its floor, and thus termed as an exploding lake.

D.R. Congo. (Home of mountain and lowland gorillas)

 

Most travelers don’t think about D.R. Congo while planning an east African safari but the truth is, you can enjoy mountain gorillas, eastern low land gorillas and Nyiragongo hiking experience where you get a rewarding view of the boiling lava lake on its peak.

 

Travelers can also enjoy chimpanzee treks, game drives, nature walks and visit Lola Ya Bonobo in southern parts of Kinshasa city.

 

There is a lot to explore during D.R. Congo safaris, but most importantly to note is that gorilla permits in D.R. Congo are cheaper compared to other east African countries.

 

Visit East Africa today for unmatched wildlife, primates and beach experiences.

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