Safari destinations

East African landscapes worth building a journey around

From classic plains and migration routes to mountains, forests, lakes and the Indian Ocean, every destination creates a different journey.

Kenya

Wildlife, conservancies and coast

Kenya offers a remarkable range of safari landscapes, from the Mara's open plains to Laikipia's private conservancies and the elephant country of Amboseli.

Kenya safari

Maasai Mara

Big-game country, open plains and seasonal migration viewing.

Laikipia safari

Laikipia

Private conservancies, conservation and a more exclusive safari rhythm.

Samburu safari

Samburu

Dry northern landscapes, riverine wildlife and distinctive scenery.

Kenya coast

Amboseli & Coast

Mountain views, elephants and Indian Ocean extensions.

Tanzania

The classic northern circuit and beyond

Tanzania combines some of East Africa's most iconic wildlife areas with highland landscapes and an easy route to Zanzibar.

Tanzania safari

Serengeti

Wide plains, predator country and migration-season possibilities.

Ngorongoro highlands

Ngorongoro

Crater landscapes, highland scenery and cultural encounters.

Tarangire safari

Tarangire

Elephants, baobabs and seasonal wildlife concentrations.

Zanzibar beach

Zanzibar

Indian Ocean beaches, Stone Town and slow coastal days.

Uganda

Forest, primates and lakes

Uganda adds a lush, adventurous dimension to an East African itinerary, especially for travellers drawn to primates and forest.

Bwindi

Mountain gorilla trekking and forest experiences.

Kibale

Chimpanzee tracking and crater-lake scenery.

Queen Elizabeth

Savannah wildlife and Kazinga Channel boat trips.

Murchison Falls

Nile landscapes, wildlife and powerful river scenery.

Rwanda

Volcanoes, rainforest and polished short journeys

Rwanda is compact and easy to combine, making it particularly useful for primate-led trips and shorter luxury circuits.

Volcanoes

Gorilla trekking, golden monkeys and volcanic scenery.

Nyungwe

Ancient rainforest, canopy walk and chimpanzees.

Akagera

Big Five safari, wetlands and open savannah.

Lake Kivu

Lakeside relaxation and scenic highland routes.

Burundi

A quieter East African rhythm

Burundi can be considered for travellers seeking lakeside landscapes, culture and a less conventional route.

Lake Tanganyika

Lakeside beaches, Bujumbura and relaxed coastal-style days.

Kibira Forest

Highland forest, birdlife, tea landscapes and slower travel.

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