East Africa offers one of the richest, most biodiverse safari Destinations, with spectacular Adventurous experiences on the African continent. From Uganda, which offers: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla trekking, Murchison Falls National Park for the most powerful and spectacular waterfalls in East Africa.
Kenya; Mother to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve which puts on a wildebeest migration show annually.other kenya Destinations like Amboseli National park, Samburu National Reserve and the Kenya Safari luxury Beach Holidays.
Tanzania; Beyond the Big Five Game, Tanzania possesses the world’s highest Wildlife population density in the whole world. It is a premier Destination for experiencing the most unforgettable Safaris ever across the vast Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro conservation area
Rwanda; Home to the Volcanoes National Park, which features premier Gorilla trekking and Nyungwe for the chimpanzee tracking, followed by the Big Five (Lions, Rhinos, Elephants, Buffalos, Leopards) in Akagera National Park.
The East African Destinations are covered in huge savannah plains, dense tropical rainforests, towering mountain ranges, stunning flowing rivers, and lakes that feel untouched and reveal nature in its most expressive form. These landscapes are home to some of Africa’s most iconic national parks and game reserves, where tourists can explore and witness unforgettable wildlife and encounter rare species in their natural habitats.
Top East Africa Safaris and Wildlife Destinations
Top 10 Best-selling East African Safari Packages
10- Day Ultimate Uganda safari
Embark on 10 Days Ultimate Uganda Safari to five of the most pristine Uganda Wildlife Tour destinations for a remarkable safari experience. This well-crafted 10 Days Ultimate Uganda Safari package starts from Kampala/Entebbe, from where you drive to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
3 Day Ultimate Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
The 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari is a short and intimate Uganda Primate Trekking Safari to the lush green jungles of Bwindi Forest or Mgahinga to find the last silverbacks in the world. This 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Tracking Safari leads travelers to either Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari
The 8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari is a classic 8-day 7-night well-crafted Kenya safari package that takes you to some of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations for unrivaled wildlife watching tours. This package takes you to Kenya’s best National Parks & Reserves for wildlife viewing.
10 Days Gorillas-wildlife & Beach Safari
The 10 Days Gorillas-wildlife & Beach Safari is a classic safari package designed to combine gorilla trekking in Bwindi, wildlife viewing in Serengeti, and a Zanzibar beach safari. This 10 Days Bwindi, Serengeti & Zanzibar is crafted to allow you to explore the distinctive ecosystems of Africa
10 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari
This Epic 10 Days Wildlife Safari in Tanzania is crafted to allow you to explore the northern Tanzania safari circuit, visiting Serengeti, Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater for unbeatable wildlife viewing in Tanzania. If you are fantasizing about spending
8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari
8-day 7-night well-crafted Kenya safari package that takes you to some of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations for unrivaled wildlife watching tours. This package takes you to Kenya’s best National Parks & Reserves for wildlife viewing.
7 Days Rwanda & Tanzania Safari: Gorillas and Serengeti Wildlife Safari
The 7 Days Rwanda & Tanzania Safari is a well-curated safari package that allows you to explore Rwanda for primate adventures and Tanzania for wildlife viewing opportunities. If you are fantasizing about combining Rwanda and Tanzania on your dream African safari tour,
6 Days Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Uganda
Explore Uganda (the Pearl of Africa) on this well curated 6 Days Gorillas and Wildlife Safari Uganda, witness the endangered gorillas to the iconic African Big Five Animals (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant). This 6-day and 5-night trip to the Pearl of Africa begins from the modern part of Entebbe International Airport,
4-Day Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking
The 4-Day Murchison Falls Safari & Ziwa Rhino tracking is a short Big Five Safari in Uganda to two of its renowned wildlife habitats. Murchison Falls National Park, which is located in the Northwestern part of Uganda, the Largest and oldest conservation in Uganda, is also home to the Big Five
Which East African country has the best safari?
- This usually varies depending on which specific type of safari you are seeking in the different Destinations. For a Gorilla trekking safari, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda) is considered the Gorilla capital, so it offers the best gorilla trekking safari. Uganda is referred to as the premier Destination for unique, intimate, and diverse adventures, specifically for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park.
- On the other hand, Kenya and Tanzania are considered to have the best classic savanna safaris in East Africa, with Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve often praised for accessibility, high-density wildlife (including the Great Migration), and luxury lodges. Tanzania is renowned for its comprehensive, raw wilderness of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, which provides a unique, dense wildlife viewing experience.
When is the Best time to see wildebeests?
Wildebeest migration is an ever-moving circular migration with various but equally exciting events that happen year-round.
- July – October is the most iconic period of the year to see the Great wildebeest migration. This is the time when the wildebeest herd crosses the Mara River in Kenya’s Masai Mara and northern Serengeti.
- November – December (Return Journey); this is the part of the immigration where the wildebeests return south to the Serengeti from the dry, droughted Masai Mara national reserve, to graze on the new, fresh grass in the Serengeti. This period also puts on a show of the wildebeests crossing the Mara River.
- By mid-January, nearly 8000 wildebeest calves are born daily, attracting the big cats for hunting. This is the best period to witness the big cats hunting the wildebeest in the Serengeti National Park plains.
Why is Bwindi Impenetrable special?
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has been a UNESCO-designated Natural World Heritage site since 1994.
- Bwindi habitats half of the remaining world’s endangered Mountain Gorillas.
- Ancient eco-system of the Bwindi forest dates back over 25,000 years. Making it one of East Africa’s most diverse rainforests.
- Visitors get cultural significance by interacting and engaging with the local Batwa Pygmies, to learn about their ancestral connection with the rainforest.
What’s the best time to visit Uganda and Rwanda Gorillas?
- June – September and December – February are the best times to go for mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda since they are the dry seasons of the region. This makes it easy for the visitors to move up and down the steep terrain in the Bwindi National Park in Uganda and the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.
How much does Gorilla trekking cost in Uganda vs Rwanda?
- Gorilla tracking permits differ depending on the start of your trekking safari. While the permit costs USD 800 in Uganda, it costs USD 1,500 when starting from Rwanda.