The region means different things to different people; here is how we use it.
East Africa has no single official definition. The East African Community includes Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the DR Congo, but for safari travel most people mean Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Quick FactsKenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda.
Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, DR Congo.
Rift Valley, great lakes, savannah, mountains.
Kenya and Tanzania on the Indian Ocean.
Uganda and Rwanda focus on primates and forests; Kenya and Tanzania share the savannah ecosystems of the Mara and Serengeti. See our East Africa guide.
Short flights link the capitals. Popular combinations include Uganda and Rwanda for gorillas, and Kenya with Tanzania for the migration. See Uganda and Rwanda.
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda.
See best national parks in East Africa.
Frequently Asked QuestionsKenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda are the main safari countries.
Yes, with flights or long drives.
It is in the Horn of Africa and sometimes included.
Yes, off Tanzania.
Four countries, four very different safaris, and the most rewarding region in Africa for combining gorillas, the migration and the Big Five.
Explore →Choose by experience: big cats and migration, gorillas, elephants, or boat trips.
Explore →How to get to Uganda — international flights into Entebbe, domestic connections and transfers.
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