Practical guides to the places, animals and cultures of East Africa, organised so you can plan with confidence.
This hub gathers our in-depth guides to East African wildlife, destinations, cultures and practical planning. Use it to learn about the animals you hope to see, compare parks, understand local languages and customs, and choose the right season for your safari. Each guide links to the relevant itineraries and destination pages so you can move from research to a tailor-made plan.
New to the region? Start with the East Africa safari overview, then explore the destination guides below.
Go deeper on specific places: Lake Natron, Katavi, Mahale Mountains, Mnemba Island, Olduvai Gorge, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and Laikipia.
Learn about silverback gorillas, eastern lowland gorillas, gorillas versus chimpanzees, lions and safety, white lions, spotted hyenas, giraffes, gazelles and antelope and wildebeest.
Read about the Maasai, Uganda’s languages and tribes, Tanzania’s language and culture, and the Tanzania rainy season. Our core planning pages cover best time to visit, gorilla permits, visas, health and safety and what to pack.
Birds of East Africa, Shoebill Stork.
Africa Records, East Africa Countries, Kenya Facts, Rwanda Facts, Tanzania Facts, Uganda Facts.
Arusha, Best National Parks, Gombe Stream, Kampala, Lake Bunyonyi & Kabale, Lakes and Rivers, Mwanza & Kigoma, Naivasha & Hell’s Gate, Ruaha & Nyerere, Usambara & Lushoto, Virunga Volcanoes.
African Tribes Overview, Films Set in Africa, History of Safari, Kenya Culture, Rwanda Culture, Swahili Coast Heritage, Swahili Phrases, The Batwa, Uganda History.
East Africa Airports, East Africa Currencies, Entebbe Airport, Is Kenya Safe?, Is Rwanda Safe?, Is Tanzania Safe?, Is Uganda Safe?, Kenya Money, Plastic Bag Ban, Plugs, SIM & Wi-Fi, Safari Gear, Tanzania Money, Uganda Money, Vaccinations & Malaria, Visas: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda.
Are Gorillas Dangerous?, Baby Gorillas, Chimpanzee Facts, Gorilla Facts, Primates of East Africa.
Adventure & Primate Safaris, African Wildlife Safaris, Kenya Safari Packages, Luxury African Safaris, Multi-Country Safaris, Rwanda Safari Packages, Tanzania Safari Packages.
Climbing Kilimanjaro, Horse Riding Safaris.
August Safaris, December Safaris, January & February, Kenya Weather, Migration Calendar, Rwanda Weather, Tanzania Weather, Uganda Weather, Zanzibar Weather.
African Animals List, African Landscapes, Cape Buffalo, Elephants, Film Animals in Real Life, Hippos & Crocodiles, Leopards & Cheetahs, Lion Facts, Rhinos, Wild Dogs & Small Carnivores, Zebras.
Pemba Island, Spice, Prison Island & Jozani, Stone Town, Tanzania Islands, Where to Stay in Zanzibar, Zanzibar Beaches.
Frequently Asked QuestionsBegin with the East Africa overview, then choose the countries and experiences that matter most to you, such as gorillas or the Great Migration.
Yes. Each guide explains the basics and links to the relevant itineraries.
Yes. Send us your interests and dates through the enquiry form and we will design a tailor-made itinerary.
Four countries, four very different safaris, and the most rewarding region in Africa for combining gorillas, the migration and the Big Five.
Explore →What a silverback is, how big it grows, what it eats and how you can meet one on foot in Uganda or Rwanda.
Explore →The stars of the Great Migration: roughly a million and a half animals moving in a continuous cycle between Tanzania and Kenya.
Explore →A blood-red soda lake under an active volcano, and the most important breeding ground for lesser flamingos in East Africa.
Explore →The capital of Kenya, the usual start of a Maasai Mara or Amboseli safari, and the only capital city with a national park on its edge.
Explore →Semi-nomadic pastoralists of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, famous for their red shukas, beadwork and deep connection to cattle and land.
Explore →Tell us what you have read about and we will build the route.
