Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda share borders and are part of the East Africa community, They are the premier home of authentic wildlife safaris and adventure holidays. These three countries are endowed with iconic tourist attractions rarely found in any other part of the world. For ardent wildlife safari lovers, you will find yourself closer to nature in the pristine wilderness of East Africa enjoying close encounters with the BIG FIVE, hundreds of other mammals and thousands of bird species.

East Africa is home to some of the most popular wildlife reserves in the world. These include The Masai Mara, Tsavo, Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli in Kenya, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Selous in Tanzania and Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo Valley, Murchisson Falls and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.

However, East Africa is not just about wildlife. It is also home to world renowned mountains like the snow capped Kilimanjaro (highest in Africa) in Tanzania, Mt. Kenya in Kenya and the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda.

These make for natural endurance challenges that attract thousands of climbers annually, all raring to trek to the summit of these snow capped African mountains. River Nile, which is the world’s longest river begins its 6,670 Kilometer journey to the Mediterranean Sea through Sudan and Egypt In Uganda and water sports lovers can enjoy white water rafting at its source.

Lake Victoria which is Africa’s largest fresh water lake extends to each of these three countries. Kenya and Tanzania enjoy a massive, white sandy coastline with the azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean where holiday makers can get some sand between their toes and sun bathe along the sun kissed, pristine beaches. Some of the popular beach destinations are Diani, Mombasa, Malindi, Watamu and Lamu in Kenya, while (Unguja) Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia and Mnemba are found in Tanzania’s coast.

The more adventurous traveler has an opportunity to try out several water sports activities including Sky Diving, Scuba diving, snorkeling, Kayaking, Windsurfing and fishing.

For those keen on geography and landscape, East Africa will definitely not disappoint. Kenya and Uganda are two of the six African countries that the Equator crosses. The Great Rift Valley is also found in East Africa with its effects evident in Lakes, volcanoes and rivers with the most notable in Kenya being Hell’s Gate, Longonot, Mau Escarpment and Menengai Crater as well as Lakes Nakuru, Elmenteita, Naivasha, Bogoria,Baringo,Turkana and Logipi.

East Africa also boasts of Albertine Rift Lakes and craters which are found in Uganda including Lakes George, Edward and Albert. In East Africa, visitors will find some of the most hospital people in the world, diverse culture and nice tropical weather which are ideal for a memorable, life changing journey. Most tourist attractions are also accessible by road and air with a fairly good road network connecting one destination to the other. Accommodation is also world class, ranging from 5 star International hotels in the cities and resorts to mid – top range lodges and tented camps in the parks and reserves.

KARIBU EAST AFRICA, WELCOME TO EAST AFRICA, BIENVENUE à l’AFRIQUE DE l’EST.