From golden grass plains to misty volcanoes.
East Africa’s landscapes are as varied as its wildlife. The Great Rift Valley links many of them: volcanoes, lakes and escarpments.
Quick FactsSerengeti, Maasai Mara.
Virunga, Kilimanjaro.
Victoria, Naivasha, Bunyonyi.
Bwindi, Nyungwe, Kibale.
Open grassland with acacia and flat-topped trees; see Serengeti.
The Virunga volcanoes rise above the gorilla forests; see Volcanoes National Park.
Rift Valley lakes include Nakuru and Bunyonyi.
Rainforests host primates and birds; see Bwindi and Nyungwe.
Frequently Asked QuestionsSavannah, volcanoes, lakes, forests and coast.
It runs through Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Early morning and late afternoon.
Yes; see gear tips.
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Explore →Many of Africa’s superlatives are in East Africa.
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